Liverpool defender Jose Enrique is confident that his Spanish compatriot Luis Alberto will prove to be a success at the club.

The 20-year-old forward, who moved to Anfield from Sevilla in the summer, has made two substitute appearances in the Premier League for the Reds so far this season.

"I didn't know Luis Alberto before he came here, but I know he made a lot of goals and assists for Barcelona B [last season]," Enrique told Liverpool's official website.

"I told him in the first half he wasn't at his best because it is the first time he's played in a long time, but in the second half he was great and scored three goals.

"He is the type of player who has a really good last pass to find the strikers. He can score goals as well, so he is going to be important for us. He is a young player and will learn a lot here."

Alberto played on loan for Barcelona B last season.