Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has expressed his joy at seeing team-mate Joe Gomez return to action following the 21-year-old's four month injury layoff.
Gomez suffered a fracture to his left leg against Burnley in December.
Although initially he was only expected to be out for a few weeks, he encountered a number of setbacks in his recovery.
But after seeing him return Becker said he was delighted for the young England star.
"I'm really happy to see him back," Alisson told Liverpool's official website. "He's a top guy both on and off the pitch, 10 out of 10.
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"He's a great person that deserves the very best in his life. To be able to have him on the pitch is always great [and] he came on and made a great contribution against Porto."
Gomez could play a part in the Reds' crucial clash against Cardiff City on Sunday, and his return comes at a good time for Liverpool as they continue to fight for both the Premier League and Champions League.
Alisson added: "At the beginning of the season, before his injury, he was a really important player for us defensively.
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"The injury is part of football and he dealt with the setback really positively.
"He was out for longer than expected, but he was always a really positive influence in the dressing room, supporting us, being positive and showing a great desire to get back playing, which was clear for all to see on the pitch against Porto."
Looking ahead to Liverpool's Champions League tie with Barcelona, Alisson warned the Reds will have to be at their absolute best defensively if they are to stand a chance of progressing.
"If we are to beat Barcelona we will have to work very hard defensively," he said.
"They're a team with such a potent attack, not just up front, as there's a lot of support coming from midfield.
"They're a very organised team and they're very strong at dead-ball situations, so we'll certainly have to give our everything to get through to the final."
