But on days like today, he shows his true class. Jürgen Klopp also reported no new injury concerns during his pre-match press conference on . In doing so he became the 24th Liverpool player to come off the bench and score two or more goals . Liverpool's front three — Salah, Mane and Firmino — has been the bedrock of the Reds' success under Klopp, but in the space of 14 months Jota has achieved the impossible. Roberto Firmino has returned to training much to the delight of his Liverpool teammates.. The Reds were able to rotate players and still topped Porto 2-0, remaining perfect in group play. Before Firmino's setback, Liverpool already had five players sidelined for the trip to West Ham today with James Milner, Naby Keita, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones and Joe Gomez all unavailable . However, it's his work rate . Identifying a root cause for why Firmino has been off the boil for so long is really difficult. The Brazilian has started his seventh season at Liverpool and is still adored by both Jurgen Klopp and the supporters.. Fimino,. Sadio Mane still thinks Roberto Firmino is one of the best players in the world after giving a defence of his Liverpool teammate, with whom he hopes to achieve an ambitious target this season. Firmino is a Christian and was baptized in 2020 in the swimming pool of Liverpool teammate Alisson. Injury News. Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino 's hat . but I still know that players like Mo Salah, Firmino, and . Roberto Firmino remains "a really important player for Liverpool", says Kenny Dalglish, with the Reds legend claiming to have no concerns over the Brazilian forward's lack of goals. The Liverpool forward scored for just the third time in his past 24 league games in Sunday's 3-0 win over . Opinion: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could still turn things around at Liverpool. Following a £40 Million move from Wolves in September 2020, Diogo Jota had an uphill task breaking into the Liverpool front three. In an already action-packed game, there was still time for more VAR controversy as Liverpool were denied a clear penalty while 1-0 down, after Joel Matip was hauled to the ground by Jamaal Lascelles. Roberto Firmino Roberto Firmino remains out but it is hoped that the Brazilian isn't too far away from making a return to the Liverpool side, although it could be another couple of weeks. Brazil international forward Firmino is still recovering from a thigh injury. Roberto Firmino will be assessed ahead of Liverpool's Premier League fixture at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday night. Klopp's injury update: Gomez, Keita, Jones and Firmino. Firmino has missed time now twice this year and has shown that he's injury prone. The 6 players Liverpool signed along with Roberto Firmino & how they fared. Career statistics Club As of match played 3 November 2021 ^ Includes DFB-Pokal and FA Cup There are still five players missing however . The Brazilian moved to Anfield during Brendan Rodgers' final window as Reds manager - one of seven men to do so - and the . Firmino was the main man, and Graeme Souness was right in his post-match analysis that of Liverpool's famous trio, the Brazilian is the one they can't do without. The forward has missed the Reds' last two outings with a knock and his fitness will be checked on before the journey to Molineux. There are still five players missing however . Only those living under rocks or taking in trips to the moon will be unaware of the furore surrounding the Egyptian forward's future. LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a hamstring injury. Roberto Firmino remains "a really important player for Liverpool", says Kenny Dalglish, with the Reds legend claiming to have no concerns over the striker's lack of goals. Firmino. If no one other than Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah had struck, Liverpool would still be the joint top scorers in the division. "We talk about weeks still and I don't know exactly but more than four . With Firmino still unavailable, Diogo Jota will continue to lead the line for Liverpool against Wolves, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane playing alongside him. A big blow for Klopp and Liverpool fans is that Roberto Firmino still looks to be a few weeks away from recovery, with his predicted comeback date being mid-December . READ MORE: Liverpool recruitment team 'identify Premier League pair' for . As reported on Liverpool official website, 30-year old Brazilian international striker Roberto Firmino, on an injury break since early November, out of a torn harmstring, is back into squad training. Liverpool have been urged to splash the cash in January to sign a striker who's a 'bigger version of Roberto Firmino'. Despite an injury to Roberto Firmino ruling him out of the game, Klopp should be confident that a front three of . TBR's View: Firmino still a class act at Liverpool. "Bobby is good but he is still a couple of weeks . Klopp suggests that Firmino is still 'a couple of weeks away' from being available again so Liverpool will hope to have the Brazilian back for the festive period. Liverpool Firmino came on as a substitute against Atletico but lasted barely half an hour Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino could be out for more than four weeks with a hamstring injury. Ever since Klopp took over at Liverpool, Firmino has been his first-choice striker which has come with the inevitable expectation of scoring goals. The rotation of the front . Questions have been asked of whether a man who has been the Reds' go-to option in a No.9 berth for several years deserves to keep his place as alternative options hit . Roberto Firmino is never going to be the most prolific No.9 Liverpool have ever had, but he may well be the most fun. (Image: Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images) Sign up to receive the best LFC opinion direct to your inbox Sign up here But Liverpool will have Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Takumi Minamino in their ranks. Roberto Firmino is still adapting in the Liverpool front three. Everton v Liverpool: Team News - Keita, Firmino, Gomez, Calvert-Lewin Injury Updates, Richarlison Back From Suspension Neil Andrew 12/1/2021 Injuries reported in 20 car pileup during whiteout . Tags Boxing Day, Roberto Firmino, Roger Hunt, Trent Alexander-Arnold More from This Is Anfield The players racking up most minutes after 10 games in 32 days - and 6 in 19 still ahead Oct 16, 2021. The ensuing sequence recalled his exhilarating effort against . Roberto Firmino will miss at least one month with Liverpool and upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Brazil because of a hamstring injury. Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane are not finished yet, but Liverpool are planning for life without the star trio. Things couldn't have gone much better for Liverpool Wednesday night in the Champions League. Things couldn't have gone much better for Liverpool Wednesday night in the Champions League. Any rotation in the attacking unit. Firmino is the one out of the Liverpool front three who seems to come in for the most doubt and criticism. "Losing Bobby Firmino is a blow," Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Friday ahead of Sunday's game at West Ham. . Jürgen Klopp can land Roberto Firmino heir for just £20m with tantalising Liverpool transfer Liverpool.com 17:14 20-Dec-21. Photo by Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images However, it's unlikely Firmino will be ready for this Saturday and Aston Villa, with Klopp saying he was. Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino all starred in a . Jürgen Klopp is hopeful Joe Gomez and Naby Keita can return to training next week as he offered an update on the condition of his squad ahead of Wednesday's clash with Everton. Substitute Roberto Firmino also grabbed a brace as Liverpool negotiated a tricky-looking fixture on paper with ease. "We talk about weeks still and . Porto dug in and looked as though they would reach halftime still in . The Reds were able to rotate players and still topped Porto 2-0, remaining perfect in group play. Liverpool travel to London on Sunday to play Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash and we can bring you our predicted Reds lineup for the clash. Sadio Mane, world-class, but not every day. Mohamed Salah scored twice, Sadio Mané once and substitute Roberto Firmino grabbed the final two. It might be hard to believe now, but Roberto Firmino wasn't entirely seen as a sure thing when he joined Liverpool from Hoffenheim in 2015. Gomez has been absent since the start of November due to a calf injury, while Keita has been sidelined since . Roberto Firmino. The Brazil . "Losing Bobby Firmino is a blow," Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said Friday ahead of Sunday's game at West Ham. Liverpool's loss at Old Trafford, while a disappointing result that saw them eliminated from the FA Cup, illustrated Firmino's . The Brazilian is still held in high esteem at Anfield but Liverpool are now beginning to plan ahead for the future. Firmino, named last week to Brazil's squad for matches against Colombia and Argentina, sustained the injury Wednesday during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. Gomez has been absent since the start of November due to a calf injury, while Keita has been sidelined since . He has turned the Three. The Mirror have. The Brazilian has bags of ability and when teams allow him to play as he did today, he can be real threat. The former Arsenal star has raved about Jota, who has been playing well for Liverpool in recent weeks. Loading…. The rotation of the front . Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed Roberto Firmino's hamstring injury is "serious" and will mean an extended period out beyond the forthcoming international break.. Firmino had just poached his second goal, Liverpool's third, when Salah received possession a yard inside Watford's penalty area. Liverpool may find themselves on the lookout for a new striker in January with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane off to the Africa Cup of Nations, but Paul Merson believes the Reds should be looking . The Brazilian has bags of ability and when teams allow him to play as he did today, he can be real threat. Firmino in training on December 9th. Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League on Saturday, thumping Watford 5-0 in Claudio Ranieri's first match in charge of the Hornets. Firmino has missed Liverpool's last four games in all competitions and remains a doubt for at least another fortnight, Klopp has explained. The Brazilian was a purely magical player, and still can be. Liverpool are still having to contend with injuries to Curtis Jones and Naby Keita and James Milner may not yet be match fit, so a midfield trio of Thiago Alcantara, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson is expected for Saturday's test. Firmino, named last week to Brazil's squad for matches against Colombia and Argentina, sustained the injury Wednesday during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.. Troy Deeney insists Roberto Firmino is one of the best strikers in the Premier League. Roberto Firmino is in contention to return to the Liverpool line-up for Thursday's visit of Newcastle, manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Where the argument may swing back in Firmino's favour is that Liverpool look a little light in central midfield this season, following the departure of Georginio Wijnaldum and then Harvey Elliott. The Brazilian has been out since picking up a hamstring injury in the Reds' 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid . . Goals may have dried up, but Roberto Firmino still has magic in his feet. No paperwork has been signed and the intentions of a superstar performer at . Liverpool have started the "process" of gradually replacing their front three with Arnaut Danjuma being courted, says Fabrizio Romano. Jurgen Klopp . The Reds have won seven consecutive matches . It might be hard to believe now, but Roberto Firmino wasn't entirely seen as a sure thing when he joined Liverpool from Hoffenheim in 2015.. Klopp must protect 25-year-old Liverpool player at all costs, he's shown he can be the main man - RTK View Rousing The Kop (Weblog) 11:09 20-Dec-21. It was a strange season for Roberto Firmino - even more so than most players - but his successful revival act proves he can remain a pivotal player for Liverpool in the future.. For so long . How Liverpool could line up at Chelsea without Thiago, Alisson and Roberto Firmino Liverpool FC Liverpool face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League this weekend, but may be concerned . As it is, their four main forwards, including Diogo . But on days like today, he shows his true class. Losing Bobby Firmino is a blow, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp . Indeed, it felt like Liverpool were essentially a man down in attack for much of the game against Villa, as Firmino was neither a threat in their box or remotely effective in deeper areas. Amidst Liverpool's remarkable poor run of form and results these past few months, fans have found a myriad of reasons for the steep decline from the reigning Premier League champions. Liverpool's victory against Watford at the end of November highlighted the best and worst of . Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman said Roberto Firmino is still ahead of Diogo Jota in Jurgen Klopp's pecking order. The pair will still miss key matches in January, such as the two-legged Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal. Naby Keita, Joe Gomez, Curtis Jones and Roberto Firmino are all set to miss out on Wednesday. Firmino, named last week to Brazil's squad for matches against Colombia and Argentina, sustained the injury Wednesday during Liverpool's 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Liverpool won the 2020-21 Premier League with their attack of Sadio . The Reds are mounting a serious challenge for the Premier League . Firmino is the one out of the Liverpool front three who seems to come in for the most doubt and criticism. Now . . ESPN. Anyone who has watched Liverpool and Firmino play. Roberto Firmino isn't your typical No.9.. Roberto Firmino remains "a really important player for Liverpool", says Kenny Dalglish, with the Reds legend claiming to have no concerns over the Brazilian forward's lack of goals. In December 2019, the Brazilian's value according to Transfermarkt was at its highest point in his career at £81m. Predicted Liverpool lineup against Crystal Palace: Thiago, Mane set to return; Firmino still out By Keshav Awasty on September 18, 2021 10:57 am | Leave a Comment Football News 24/7 There was positive news for Jurgen Klopp last week as a number of Liverpool players returned to the squad for the wins against Porto and Southampton. Klopp said Firmino is still a week away from football stuff and Klopp knows he won't have Mane and Salah for AFCON, so he's not going to rush Firmino back in. Liverpool's second came in the 37th minute as Roberto Firmino tapped in a James Milner cross, before then scoring again in the 52nd minute. Of course, injuries are chief among them with seemingly anyone who features at . Roberto Firmino, world-class, pretty much every day", so the famous Klopp quote goes. TBR's View: Firmino still a class act at Liverpool. How Roberto Firmino is still proving himself to be Liverpool's most important player as a No.10 . He has a decent enough bench option in Minimino if need be. You may have heard that Mohamed Salah's current contract at Liverpool expires in 2023. Firmino has scored just twice in 17 appearances in all competitions for Jurgen Klopp's Reds so far this season, but goals are overrated. In the last month. Firmino was the main man, and Graeme Souness was right in his post-match analysis that of Liverpool's famous trio, the Brazilian is the one they can't do without. Regarding Firmino's market value, it has taken a bit of a drop recently. Liverpool FC striker Roberto Firmino limped off the pitch and headed straight down the tunnel during last night's 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid.Our number 9 had replaced Sadio Mane at half . There was positive news for Jurgen Klopp last week as a number of Liverpool players returned to the squad for the wins against Porto and Southampton. Jürgen Klopp is hopeful Joe Gomez and Naby Keita can return to training next week as he offered an update on the condition of his squad ahead of Wednesday's clash with Everton. Mane and Salah, both 29 and 30-year-old Firmino's contracts all . The Brazilian moved to Anfield during Brendan Rodgers' final window as Reds manager - one of seven men to do so - and the prospect of a 23-year-old arriving from the eighth-best team in Germany, having never stepped foot on a Premier League pitch . Roberto Firmino is one of Jurgen Klopp's favourite players at Liverpool. Klopp's injury update: Gomez, Keita, Jones and Firmino. Firmino has missed Liverpool's last eight matches after . Firmino is still making subtle changes in his game to better fit the Liverpool attack, which is why he is so much important than just goals. Firmino's future fades into the background. "Mo Salah, world-class, but not every day. Liverpool may have had players missing, but they beat Watford convincingly as Sadio Mane opened the scoring after nine minutes with a wonderfully taken goal following Mohamed Salah 's brilliant pass. Right now it seems to be status quo with Liverpool in terms of injuries. 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