The former Liverpool captain, reserve team coach and assistant manager has praised Skrtel and says his return from injury is a huge boost for the Reds.
"I think it's a great boost to Liverpool to see Skrtel back," said Thompson.
"I think we've been quite blessed with some of the signings Rafa has made like Skrtel and Daniel Agger.
"At the start of this season Daniel was struggling slightly because he had been out for so long, and I think it took him a while to get back to his best. He has come on great now.
"Martin is a little bit different to Daniel. He's a tough nut. Skrtel is very similar to Vidic at Manchester United. He is very focused. He is a great defender and he's been a fantastic asset to the team."
"I think it's a great boost to Liverpool to see Skrtel back," said Thompson.
"I think we've been quite blessed with some of the signings Rafa has made like Skrtel and Daniel Agger.
"At the start of this season Daniel was struggling slightly because he had been out for so long, and I think it took him a while to get back to his best. He has come on great now.
"Martin is a little bit different to Daniel. He's a tough nut. Skrtel is very similar to Vidic at Manchester United. He is very focused. He is a great defender and he's been a fantastic asset to the team."
