It swiftly became one of the abiding images of Jurgen Klopp's early days in the Liverpool hotseat.
The sight of Adam Lallana falling into the arms of the newly-installed Reds boss during the start of the new era at Tottenham Hotspur back in October 2015 has since regularly been regarded as a reflection of the bond Klopp has with his players.
Often forgotten, though, is just why the midfielder so readily welcomed the embrace. He was absolutely shattered.