Liverpool hero Didi Hamann is delighted seeing Roberto Firmino proving his value.

Firmino is finding his feet under manager Jurgen Klopp.

"He's a very talented player," Hamann told Liverpoolfc.com.

"I spoke to people who worked with him - Markus Babbel was his manager in Hoffenheim - and I saw an awful lot.

"He's very direct, he's a little bit different to (Philippe) Coutinho, that's why he can also play that role as a false nine or a centre-forward.

"Sometimes when Brazilians or South Americans come to the Premier League [people] ask if they can cope with the physical demands but I think he's more German or European than South American, mentally.

"He never shirked a challenge in Germany, he was always one of the first ones to go where it hurts, and I think he's shown that in his few games for the club.

"He's got tremendous ability and, coupled with the mental strength he's got, I think he could be a great asset for the club for a long time to come."