Liverpool striker Robert Firmino has talked up teammates Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.

The trio have been key to Liverpool's modern day success under manager Jurgen Klopp.

Firmino said of Salah: "It is a great privilege to play alongside him, we have a strong bond both on and off the pitch. He is a great player, a great character. It is an honour to play with him and I hope we can keep on bringing the fans joy for years to come."

On Van Dijk, he also said: “He is another great friend of mine, he's a great player and he's the hardest defender I've ever played against.

"He's another great friend of mine, he's a great player. I am a great admirer of his."