The midfielder was on target twice during the month, both at Anfield, with each goal particularly important due to its timing in the match.

His first was Liverpool’s third in the 4-1 victory over reigning Premier League champions Leicester City, which quickly dampened the visitors’ hopes of getting back into the game after Jamie Vardy had halved their deficit before the break.

It was a sumptuous strike too. Moving onto Georginio Wijnaldum’s lay-up, Lallana swiped an unstoppable angled drive into the top corner at the Kop end.

Equally important was his opener in the home clash with Hull City, an accurate low shot from inside the area that set the Reds on their way to a 5-1 triumph.