"I'm really looking forward to it. We have been speaking about the game at Melwood for a long time, as we are really excited about it. It is a big game, in a big stadium. Playing against Stevie will be exciting," said the Basque.
"I'm sure Rafa will keep a close eye on the game, even though he hasn't said much about it to us.
"He has got a lot of players involved and he will probably spend most of the time worrying about injuries rather than the final result. But the fact I have so many teammates involved makes it very special for me and I'll have a smile on my face."