Terry McDermott believes Roberto Firmino is turning the current Liverpool side into one of Anfield’s greatest ever.

McDermott, who won five League titles and three European Cups as a Liverpool player, revealed that a group of Reds old boys – including Alan Kennedy, David Johnson, Jimmy Case and David Fairclough – who regularly meet up for home games, are in awe of Jurgen Klopp’s team.

McDermott said: “The football they are playing is beyond belief.

“We, the old players, sit there mesmerised at times.

“They are now vying to be one of the best teams in Liverpool’s history, along with the ones from the late seventies and early eighties.

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“They have a great squad. You look at the bench and everyone is capable of fitting into the team seamlessly. We now have world-class players on the bench.”

Liverpool travel to Chelsea today on the back of an all-time best run of 14 consecutive league victories — but McDermott warned: “It’s great that under Jurgen they are breaking all these records, and they are fantastic on the eye, but it’s got to be matched with silverware.

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“You are judged on the number of trophies. And right now it’s the Premier League title which is the most important one.

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“We’ve certainly got the ammunition to deliver it.

“The front three are fantastic to watch. I know Sadio Mane and Mo Salah grab most headlines, but for me I'd place Roberto Firmino in the category of ‘the great players’.

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“He makes things happen. He’s a far better player now than I ever thought he could be. Top, top class. He is the glue that holds that amazing front three together.

“There’s a buzz around Anfield now, and it’s so loud . I wish I was still playing.”