On 27 February 2009 , he made his first league start for the Reds against Middlesbrough in a 2 -- 0 loss .
He set up Albert Riera for the equaliser and the game finished 3 -- 2 to Liverpool .
On 27 February 2009 , he made his first league start for the Liverpool against Middlesbrough in a 2 -- 0 loss .
He set up Albert Riera for the equaliser and the game finished 3 -- 2 to Liverpool .