Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson has urged his old club to hand Roberto Firmino a new contract, insisting a way of keeping him in the staring XI needs to be found.
The Reds have made an inconsistent start to the new season but it has been a different story when it comes to their Brazilian number nine. In 12 appearances across all competitions, the 31-year-old has plundered eight goals and provided four assists so far this season.
Jurgen Klopp recently mixed up his team formation with a 4-2-3-1 configuration, but regardless of whether he returns to the tried and trusted 4-3-3 for the visit of Manchester City, former Reds captain Thompson feels that Firmino has to be in there somewhere.
