Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk says Roberto Firmino is the club's most important player.

When quizzed who his best Reds team-mate has been by the Pitch Side podcast, he chose a more unsung hero.

Van Dijk, 31, said: "I would say at Liverpool it's Bobby Firmino.

"But also knowing how difficult it is to play against him as a defender because he drops deep.

"I can say him, but Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Thiago now. It's been enjoyable playing with these guys."