Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has paid tribute to teammate Roberto Firmino.

The pair share a close bond off the pitch, as evidenced by Alisson's presence at a baptism ceremony for Firmino this week , and the goalkeeper says it is a pleasure to perform with his friend.

“It's great to play alongside Bobby," he told the Reds' website. “I already knew him from the Selecao, I knew him from the impact he was having. He was in the Brazil squad before me.

“We then became teammates in the national team and we interacted a lot more during call-ups, at games and preparing for games.

“Then the opportunity to come to Liverpool came about and he was a very important influence in my choice.

“He spoke highly of the club, he spoke about the reality at the club and arriving here I could see it all to be true.

“Our families have become close as well, this is great for us. He's a similar guy to me, he's laid back and manages to be even more shy than me.

“It's an honour for me. The word that defines our relationship is 'honour'. It's an honour to play alongside him."