World Cup winner admits to 'impressive' Anfield dream

Liverpool's reputation as one of the biggest clubs in the world remains intact, despite their struggles on the pitch last season.

After winning the Premier League title in his first season in charge, Arne Slot led the Reds to an extremely disappointing fifth place finish last campaign.

The Dutchman was relieved of his duties as a result and has now been replaced by Andoni Iraola.

Iraola has enjoyed a steady start to life at Liverpool, but the Reds are still a long way from the top, but that hasn't stopped the club from receiving plenty of praise from around the footballing world.

Elite defender reveals Anfield dream

One of the best defenders in La Liga is Barcelona's Pau Cubarsi.

The World-Cup winner has been a mainstay at Barca under Hansi Flick, and the 19-year-old has quickly become one of the world's most promising prospects.

The teenager has spent his whole senior career with Barcelona, and has already made 24 appearances for Spain, but he recently revealed in an interview that he dreams of one day playing at Anfield.

"I’ve always followed the Premier League. If I had to pick a favourite stadium? I’d like to play in a big Champions League night at Anfield," Cubarsi told The Athletic. "That has to be an impressive experience."

The player's admission will spark the idea that he could one day play the majority of his football at Anfield, especially as the Reds' skipper Virgil van Dijk is into the final 12 months of his current deal.

Anfield isn't the only thing about Liverpool that Cubarsi admires.

"I have looked up a lot to Virgil van Dijk in recent years. But I also tend to look at myself a lot and analyse my performances," the 19-year-old told The Athletic.

The Spaniard has already impressed, and if he continues to model his game on Van Dijk then Liverpool fans would be more than happy to see him in the starting XI at Anfield some day soon.