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Jurgen Klopp has praised Simon Kjaer for his 'leadership in crisis' which helped save the life of Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen earlier this summer.
Eriksen collapsed early in a Euro 2020 game against Finland back in June, with the AC Milan star quickly on the scene to prevent the midfielder's airways from becoming obstructed as well as immediately calling for medical services.
Kjaer could now feature at Anfield for Milan's opening Champions League game against Liverpool on Wednesday and the Reds boss was keen to use programme notes to extend his praise to the 32-year-old's heroic actions.
Simon Kjaer could line up for AC Milan when they face Liverpool in the Champions League
Kjaer's actions to assist Christian Eriksen were crucial to saving his life at Euro 2020
'I am usually more keen to focus on my own players rather than an opponent, but tonight I must make an exception,' Klopp explained.
'This evening it is possible that Simon Kjaer will line up against us and this is a person who I think has the respect of the entire football and sporting world.
'You recognise true leadership in a crisis. I think the world acknowledges this now more than ever with everything that goes on around us.
'Like millions of others, I was rocked by the scenes that unfolded at the European Championship in the summer when Christian Eriksen fell ill during Denmark's opening group game.
The defender looks over his stricken team-mate as medics come to his assistance back in June
