Jamie Carragher has given his views on the international fortunes of his two Spanish teammates - backing Jose Enrique for a call-up and explaining why he calls Pepe Reina 'Josemi'.
The injured defender was the star guest on this week's Friday Night Live on LFC TV, and as well as giving us an update on how he's recovering, he gave his thoughts on the forthcoming international fixtures.
One player he considers unlucky not to be involved over this period is summer signing Enrique.
Carragher said: "He's settled in really well, you can see that in his performances. He mixes in well with the lads, has a laugh and a joke."I'm very surprised he hasn't had a Spain call-up. It makes you realise how strong Spain must be, because I can't think of a left-back who's performed better than him at this stage of the season.
"You wonder what they've got at left-back, but if he keeps performing the way he is he's got a chance of getting in for the Euros in the summer.
"Spain are a great team but their weak position is left-back. That is a position that's up for grabs, so with the way he's playing for a top club, he deserves a chance."
Carragher also expressed a view on Pepe Reina having to settle for a place on the bench because of competition from Real Madrid's Iker Casillas and Barcelona's Victor Valdes.
He joked: "He's been part of them winning things, maybe that keeps him there. I always wind him up that he hasn't won the World Cup! He's singing and dancing like Josemi was in 2005. That's what I call him now, Josemi! [laughs]
"I don't know the politics of it, but maybe the press over there push (players from Barcelona and Real) a little bit more."
Carragher has missed our last two fixtures due to a rare injury but he could be back in contention for next weekend's trip to Chelsea.
"I'm back in Sunday and then hopefully I'll get back in with the lads, what's left of them, on Monday," said the vice-captain.
"It's the best time to be injured because you don't miss too many games.
"It's down to the manager and the coaching staff, but once I'm back with the lads I'm back, for the squad, the team or the bench - whatever it may be."
"I don't know the politics of it, but maybe the press over there push (players from Barcelona and Real) a little bit more."
Carragher has missed our last two fixtures due to a rare injury but he could be back in contention for next weekend's trip to Chelsea.
"I'm back in Sunday and then hopefully I'll get back in with the lads, what's left of them, on Monday," said the vice-captain.
"It's the best time to be injured because you don't miss too many games.
"It's down to the manager and the coaching staff, but once I'm back with the lads I'm back, for the squad, the team or the bench - whatever it may be."
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