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'That 2001 team was better than the team that won the Champions League': Dietmar Hamann claims Liverpool's treble winners were superior to team that pulled off the Miracle of Istanbul

Former Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann claimed the Liverpool side that won the treble in 2001 was better than the 2005 Champions League winning side.

Hamann joined the Reds in 1999 for £8million from Newcastle United as new manager Gerard Houllier wanted to spruce up their squad. Hamann was the most notable signing made, alongside Sami Hyypia, Stephane Henchoz and Vladimir Smicer.

He quickly made himself an integral part of the Liverpool midfield and went on to win the treble of the FA Cup, League Cup and UEFA Cup in 2001.