Of the eight wins out of eight this season - seven have been without the man who used to be so crucial for them. For Palmeiras Jesus played wide on the left before Cuca, the manager, moved him into the centre where he delivered 11 goals in 18 league games. He has won a whopping 31 U-21 caps having worked his way through the age groups and more time with his parent club could help in his quest for full honours. Getty Images7Former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso is now at Bayern MunichGetty Images7Joey Barton went . Poch will have noted his skill and composure as well as passing ability and willingness to receive the ball in tight spaces. Getty Images7Fabregas has been warming the bench this seasonLiverpool beat Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford B. The fact he followed it up with the winner against Stoke - to end that 35 year wait for a trophy - was fairly significant too. Instead, he leads by example, setting new standards and making some serious professional demands on the rest. I booked a one-way ticket to Rio and had no intentions of coming back. Xabi is one hell of a player, whose passes have a great range and accuracy.