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Thierry Henry has revealed who he thinks is the most complete forward in the Premier League - and interestingly it's not Mo Salah nor Harry Kane.

The Arsenal legend believes Roberto Firmino has been incredibly important for the Reds this campaign, as they secured a top-four finish and reached the Champions League final.

Firmino scored 15 Premier League goals this season, and recorded 7 assists - 17 goals and three assists fewer than his Liverpool team-mate Salah.

But it is what the Brazilian does off the ball that has gained him so many plaudits this season in kick-starting Jurgen Klopp's Gegenpress to enable the likes of Salah to shine.

Speaking to Sky Sports about Firmino, Henry said: "His movement, his work-rate, the way he makes the two central defenders move to allow Mo Salah to make those runs.

"Firmino is the most complete striker in the league.

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"I'm not talking about the best finisher or the best work-rate, I'm talking about all round. The most complete in the league."

Liverpool were dealt a blow in the January transfer window when Philippe Coutinho left the club for Barcelona.

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But Firmino stepped up to the plate and filled the void left by his compatriot, becoming a more important player for Liverpool, according to Klopp.

"Roberto was always a dominant player," said Klopp, speaking shortly after Coutinho's departure.

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"Maybe the biggest compliment is that nobody thought in the last few games: 'With Phil it would have been different'.

"I really don't want to throw dirt after Phil because there is no need and everything is fine, but it's just normal [Firmino is more important]. The team needed to step up without him. It is another way to play football. I always hoped it would not be an issue."