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Roberto Firmino is 'one of the most intelligent footballers I've seen in a long time', hails Ally McCoist - as Rangers legend purrs over Liverpool striker for tormenting his old side in the Reds' thumping 7-1 win at Ibrox

Ally McCoist has hailed Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino as one of the most intelligent players he has seen in a 'long, long time'.

Firmino played a significant part in Liverpool's 7-1 thrashing of Rangers, with the Brazilian scoring two goals.

In addition to his goalscoring prowess, Rangers legend McCoist was very impressed with Firmino's all-round game, including his link-up play and awareness of space.

Ally McCoist praised Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino following his display against Rangers

McCoist, who played for Rangers between 1983 and 1998, told talkSPORT: 'I think he's one of the most intelligent footballers I've seen in a long, long time.