Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has admitted that squad were taken aback by Roberto Firmino's decision to leave the club in the summer.
The Brazilian star has become a cult hero at the club since signing from Hoffenheim for £29 million in June 2015, playing 361 games for the Reds and helping them win every major club trophy going. But after opting not to try and negotiate a new contract, he will make his final bow in red at Southampton on Sunday.
There has already been an emotional farewell to Anfield, with the 31-year-old signing off in front of the home fans in style with a late equaliser against Aston Villa last Saturday. And Firmino fought back tears as he left the field, with Jurgen Klopp and co throwing him a leaving party the following day.
