Liverpool U23s boss Neil Critchley has praised Lazar Markovic for his humility this season.

The Serbian last played for the seniors against QPR in May 2015 and was banished to train with the academy since rejecting a deadline day move to Anderlecht.

He has played twice for the U23s and Critchley has commended the 24-year-old's attitude.

"Lazar has been training with us for a while now and I've got to say he's been brilliant to work with," Critchley told the Liverpool Echo.

"We've enjoyed having him around and he's been great with the young lads.

"He's humble, he listens to what's asked of him and he's been professional. He gets on well with the other players. He played as a centre-forward against Arsenal and on the right wing against West Brom.

"We don't know how long he will be with us. Eventually, I'm sure his career will go on a different path but while he's here we want everyone to benefit."