Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has compared compatriot Roberto Firmino to the likes of Mesut Ozil, David Silva and Andres Iniesta and encouraged Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to build his team around him.

Firmino was slow to settle at Anfield after his £29million transfer from Hoffenheim, but has since scored four goals in his past four outings for the Reds, earning the praise of his countryman Ronaldinho.

"I didn't ever question if he would be a great player for Liverpool, I knew that he would be," Ronaldinho said.

"He's one of the best at what he does in the world. He's in the same class as Ozil, Silva, Iniesta, and all the other great players who play that role.

"He's the player that I'm sure Klopp will build his new Liverpool team around.

"Klopp is one of the best coaches in the world, he will know that Liverpool need better players, he will know that Firmino will need better players around him to get the most out of his game.

"I'm sure when he joined Liverpool, Klopp was promised he could bring in his own players, and with Firmino at the centre of the team, there's no reason Liverpool cannot challenge once again."