Sadio Mane says Roberto Firmino is his favourite teammate at Liverpool.

With Diogo Jota enjoying an impressive first season on Merseyside, some call for him to now be first-choice ahead of Firmino, while others would happily sacrifice his services if it led to a fantasy swoop for Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland, or a more realistic move for the likes of Donyell Malen.

But Mane insists: "He deserves more credit than me and Mo, for sure," the Senegalese told ESPN Brazil. "But it is part of football, (people) always seeing the goals scored. But without Bobby, I don't see me and Mo score as many goals as we have, to be honest.

"He makes everything easier for us. Brazil are just lucky to have Firmino. I have always said to Bobby: 'You will have to change your nationality and come to Senegal'.

"For me, that would be a dream. I just love him. I think he is my favourite team-mate."