Dahlin scored four goals for Sweden at the 1994 World Cup in USA and later joined current Reds boss Roy Hodgson at Blackburn Rovers after a brief stint at Italian giants Roma.
Speaking exclusively to Sport.co.uk, Dahlin enthused about Safari’s potential, describing him as a versatile left-sided player who, at the age of 25, already has international and Champions League experience.
He said: “Behrang Safari, has been doing very well and was recently linked with Liverpool, Fulham and Everton.
“He is a 25 year-old left-back and left-winger who has been playing in the Champions League with Basel and has already got 17 caps for Sweden.
“I have high hopes for him.” www.Sport.co.uk

