When Jurgen Klopp arrived on Merseyside in October 2015, he found a Brazilian no.10 who had a unique skill set. In Roberto Firmino, Liverpool had a player who was complete enough to lead their line for the next five years.
The German coach gave him the no.9 shirt before too long. He converted him into a striker of sorts at Anfield, but one who wouldn't forget his past as an attacking midfielder in the Bundesliga.
Firmino operated as Liverpool's central man under Klopp, showcasing a tendency to retreat into deeper areas to assume possession despite traditional expectations surrounding what his role should incorporate. He interpreted the position according to his own profile, with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah benefiting from his presence out wide.
