WATCH: Liverpool fans loved Milner controlling the ball with his face

Further proof of the extraordinary commitment of the midfielder turned left-back.

Last night wasn’t a vintage Liverpool performance by any stretch of the imagination.

Jurgen Klopp’s men looked jaded as they fell to a 1-0 defeat in their EFL Cup semi-final first leg against Southampton.

There was one bright spot in the match for the fans though - further proof of the extraordinary commitment of James Milner.

The midfielder turned left-back has become a firm favourite since he joined the club and he showed why when he used his FACE to trap the ball.

Unorthodox yes, but also a sign of his dedication to the game.

Fans sincerely appreciated the effort.

Didn't watch the match, but I've just seen a video of James Milner doing a Cruyff turn with his face so I guess we're the real winners here.

— Vicious Jr. (@Vicious_Junior) January 12, 2017

Never seen anyone try to protect the ball with their face before. Nice work Milner

— Paul Campbell (@campbellwpaul) January 11, 2017

James Milner just slowed the play by trapping the ball with his face. Knighthood, immediately #SOULIV

— MUNDIAL (@MundialMag) January 11, 2017

Although impressed, this guy still had to get a dig in at Manchester United.

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