Just last month, the Woolton home of Brazilian midfielder Lucas Leiva was ransacked while he was playing at Anfield against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

The 21-year-old returned home to find raiders had stolen an Olympic bronze medal he won in the summer as well as a collection of Brazil and Liverpool shirts.

Three people have since appeared in court charged in connection with the burglary.

Captain Steven Gerrard, forwards Dirk Kuyt and Robbie Keane, goalkeeper Pepe Reina, defender Daniel Agger and former players Peter Crouch and Jerzy Dudek have all previously been burgled.