Rafa Benitez has labelled Jamie Carragher one of the best defenders in Europe.
Carragher's discipline and organisation has been an integral part of Liverpool's success under Benitez.
And the Liverpool boss knows he can rely on the England defender for leadership as they reach a crucial stage of the season.
On Saturday the Anfield club tackle Arsenal in the Premiership in the lunchtime kick-off, before flying out to Eindhoven for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final against PSV on Tuesday night
"For me Jamie is one of the best defenders in Europe. He is always focused on the game, always trying to learn," said the Liverpool coach.
"That is the key for me because each season he improves a little bit. He is always listening and that is one of the reasons he can keep improving.
"It is the same every training session, always working hard, always trying to improve.
"He reminds me of a hunting dog, when I want something specific done in defence he is very willing to learn. As a defender he is someone you do not want to play against, to have marking you.
"He is always learning and that is so important for our future and his."
Benitez also believes Carragher's presence is a key factor in the development of the club's younger players.
"He is good for the young players, showing them what to do and how to play. Carra lets them know what is expected. It is so important, he puts people under pressure and that is really good for team spirit," he added.
"Jamie is playing really well, for the last two seasons he has been a really key player for us."
he just lack the leadership and influencing skills or else he can be better than terry