Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has made a surprising revelation following his side’s Premier League match against Liverpool, singling out one Reds player who completely stunned him with his performance — and it wasn’t Mohamed Salah or Ryan Gravenberch.
Speaking after the game, Onana admitted he was left in awe of the Liverpool star’s technical brilliance, pace, and composure under pressure. “This season alone, I’ve played against some of the best — Bukayo Saka, Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, even Erling Haaland — but I’ve never seen a player with the qualities he has,” Onana said. “He really caught me unaware yesterday.”
The Belgian midfielder was reportedly so impressed that he requested to swap shirts with the Liverpool player immediately after the final whistle — a gesture that reflected both respect and admiration. Sources close to the Villa dressing room revealed that Onana continued to praise the player long after the match, describing him as “a complete footballer with confidence beyond his years.”
Liverpool supporters have since been buzzing with speculation about which player Onana was referring to. Given the context, many believe it could be one of Liverpool’s emerging talents or a recent signing who has been quietly commanding attention with consistent performances.
The praise from Onana only adds to the growing excitement around the player’s development and influence in Arne Slot’s system, as Liverpool continue to rebuild momentum in their campaign.
