Newcastle United reserves coach Peter Beardsley can sense Liverpool are going through a similar period to what he experienced in 1987.
The former Reds striker has been impressed by the way Kenny Dalglish has rejuvenated the club's fortunes and points to the events leading up to the all-conquering 1987-88 campaign as the reason for his optimism.
Back then the Scot rebuilt the team after selling talismanic striker Ian Rush and Beardsley is confident he is in the process of doing it again following Fernando Torres's departure.
"When you lose a star like Rushie there is a lot of negativity because he was such an icon - and don't forget Kenny was coming to the end as a player himself around that time as well," said Beardsley.
"Luckily, myself, Aldo [Aldridge] and Barnesy were a perfect fit. I knew Barnesy from England, but Aldo was brilliant for us. He just wanted to be in the box and we knew that if we got the ball to him he would score goals.
"It was a great time to be playing for Liverpool - so exciting - and I have great memories.
"It looks like Liverpool have done well again because they have got two really good players in with Andy and Luis Suarez."
