Fernando Torres believes team-mate Jose Reina is currently the best goalkeeper in world football.
Reasons to smile have been few and far between for the Anfield faithful this season, but one consolation has been the form of Liverpool's Spanish stopper, who has been on hand on numerous occasions to spare his team-mate's blushes.
Torres scored the only goal in the Reds' last league outing against Aston Villa, yet the striker was keen to pass the credit for the victory to his fellow countryman.
"Like always he's having a really good season. For me he's now the best keeper in the world," said Torres.
"In Spain everyone knows he's a very good keeper and in England there is no doubt he is the best.
"He's played at a top level since he signed here and won many Golden Gloves - and hopefully he'll win one more this season.
"He's having a massive season and at Villa we won the game thanks to him.
"We must be really happy to have him in the team and hopefully he'll be here for a long time."
Torres has also hailed Reina's influence off the pitch and believes the experienced 27-year-old is a vital member of the squad.
"Pepe is one of the most important players in the dressing room," he said. "After Stevie (Gerrard) and Carra (Jamie Carragher), I think he's the most important.
"He's always happy round the place, not just on the pitch but in the dressing room.
"He is always trying to be positive and is a really good professional."
