Gung-ho attitude and Jurgen Klopp’s passion may be the best approach for Liverpool
With crippling defensive issues holding Liverpool back under Jurgen Klopp, the German may be wise to adopt a bold, passionate attacking approach.
Roberto Firmino
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Born: 2 October, 1991; Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
Position: Forward
Signed: 6 July 2015; Hoffenheim; £29m
Position: Forward
Signed: 6 July 2015; Hoffenheim; £29m
Roberto Firmino “is a striker,” says Jurgen Klopp after Norwich display
While Roberto Firmino is roundly considered to be performing out of position as Liverpool’s No. 9, Jurgen Klopp has expressed his faith in the Brazilian.
Reds rediscover ruthlessness in front of goal in 5-4 Norwich thriller
Liverpool’s 5-4 win saw a welcome return of killer instinct in front of goal that proved the difference at Carrow Road.
Firmino’s fluid role key to victory at Norwich – Liverpool Tactical Review
A floating central role for Roberto Firmino helped Liverpool on their way to a remarkable 5-4 win away to Norwich City.
‘I know how big this match is’ – Roberto Firmino excited ahead of Man United showdown
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino says he cannot wait for Sunday’s Premier League clash with rivals Man United.
Firmino fires but defence dire in memorable 3-3 draw vs. Arsenal
Roberto Firmino’s brilliant two-goal performance was undermined by some woeful defending in Liverpool’s 3-3 draw against Arsenal, in alarmingly typical fashion.
Mignolet shambolic as Firmino shines: 5 talking points from Liverpool 3-3 Arsenal
Liverpool battled back to claim a last-gasp point against Arsenal at Anfield on a night that will have pleased and frustrated Jurgen Klopp in equal measure.
Firmino’s floating role causes havoc vs. Arsenal – Liverpool Tactical Review
Deployed as Liverpool’s No. 9 on Wednesday night against Arsenal, two-goal hero Roberto Firmino played a key role as the Reds’ attacking pivot.
Liverpool FC Half-Term Player Ratings
We assess the performances of each Liverpool player to date in 2015/16.
Benteke improves, but Klopp wants more – 5 Talking Points from Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool
Despite only coming away with a 1-0 win against Sunderland, Jurgen Klopp can be pleased with another three points and lessons learned.
Too early to write off Roberto Firmino at Liverpool
Roberto Firmino is struggling, but the Brazilian should take heart from the progress of Mesut Ozil.
Liverpool fans vote for Origi instead of Benteke to start vs. Watford
38% of Liverpool fans would prefer Divock Origi to start up front vs. Watford, as opposed to just 6% who would start Christian Benteke, according to a poll on our Twitter this week.
Roberto Firmino: Is John Aldridge right to criticise Liverpool attacker?
Following John Aldridge’s criticism of Roberto Firmino, we argue that the Brazilian has been harshly lambasted.
Liverpool’s ‘FBI’ attacking trio fails against Newcastle
Liverpool’s 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was a shambles of a performance.
Roberto Firmino: “We can achieve things” under Jurgen Klopp
Roberto Firmino has spoken of his delight at the appointment of Jurgen Klopp, saying Liverpool can achieve great things under the German.
“Like Borussia Dortmund at their best” – How the newspapers reacted to Man City 1-4 Liverpool
It’s the morning after Liverpool’s sensational 4-1 win away to Man City.
Roberto Firmino shines as he shows the benefits of not being on international duty
Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for forward Roberto Firmino after the Brazilian scored his first goal for Liverpool in the 4-1 win at Manchester City.
Is this Liverpool’s best XI with everyone fit?
Liverpool are ravaged by injury, but what would the Reds’ best possible starting XI be with everyone fit?
Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino feature in behind-closed-doors friendly win
Goals from Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino secured Liverpool a 3-2 victory over Wolves in Friday’s behind-closed-doors friendly.
Coutinho: Training crucial in improving attacking quality
Philippe Coutinho believes the attacking link-up play between himself and his Liverpool teammates will improve.
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5 regulars who would benefit from not travelling for Rubin Kazan clash
Liverpool make the 2,500-mile trip to Russia where they face Rubin Kazan on Thursday night, and we pick five players who should stay behind.
Roberto Firmino’s introduction can revive Philippe Coutinho at Liverpool
The return of Roberto Firmino could have positive consequences over the use and form of countryman, Philippe Coutinho.
Roberto Firmino poised for key Liverpool role after starring vs. Bournemouth
Following his star turn in Liverpool’s 1-0 League Cup win over Bournemouth, Roberto Firmino can continue to shine under Jurgen Klopp.
Klopp praise for Firmino, and Benteke back vs. Chelsea
Jurgen Klopp has no doubts about the quality of Roberto Firmino after the playmaker had his best game for the club to give his manager a first win as Liverpool boss.
“This was the gifted playmaker who lit up the Bundesliga” – Papers react to Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth
It’s the morning after Liverpool’s League Cup triumph over Bournemouth, and we round-up the best newspaper reaction.
Firmino shines, but Reds lack killer instinct: 5 talking points from Jurgen Klopp’s first win
Following Liverpool’s League Cup success over Bournemouth, we pick a number of discussion topics from Jurgen Klopp’s first victory in charge
Liverpool 1-0 Bournemouth: Player Ratings
Liverpool defeated Bournemouth 1-0 in the League Cup on Wednesday evening. Here is how we rated each Reds player on the night.