Brazilian legend Cafu is full of praise for Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino.

Firmino has three goals this season but is still tipped to end the club's long drought for a league championship.

Cafu told The Sun: “First of all, I'm a big fan of Liverpool.

“Second, with the basics of what Liverpool have now, they have all the conditions and ability due to the strength of the team to win the league title.

“Firmino can help a lot as he has been on the rise and really grown as a player in Liverpool.

“He is in a period that he is on fire and constantly growing with the team.

“We all saw this in his latest game with the Brazilian team.

“Firmino is a great player. He can play either side and has powerful contact with the ball in any position.

“Today we can say that Firmino is one of the better players in the world.

“The difference in his game on the field is noticeable to all.

“Firmino is also admired for his assistance on the field.

“What Jurgen Klopp has done is bring the team together with a very strong presence and powerful position on the field."