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Charlotte Coates

Jurgen Klopp knows Roberto Firmino replacement as Liverpool star criticised by Dutch icon

Your Liverpool morning headlines for Saturday, March 4.

Jurgen Klopp already knows his Roberto Firmino replacement and it could save Liverpool millions

As the curtain closes on Roberto Firmino's Liverpool career, the obvious question is who will step up to fill the void left by the Brazilian.

Announced on Friday afternoon that the 31-year-old would be leaving at the end of the season, it certainly feels this is the right time for the club and player to part ways after a successful eight years spent together.

READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp has five Liverpool players ready to replace Roberto Firmino in defining role

READ MORE: EXCLUSIVE: Trent Alexander-Arnold opens up on Liverpool 'captaincy group' after squad vote

Reds supporters experienced the heartache of losing Sadio Mane last summer, an exit many hoped would not have happened, but Jurgen Klopp's side are continuing their evolution at the expense of those who have served as central figures during this process.

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Wesley Sneijder takes fresh swipe at Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk following awards snub

Dutch icon Wesley Sneijder has taken a bizarre swipe at Liverpool defender and Holland captain Virgil van Dijk.

The former Ajax, Real Madrid and Inter Milan attacking midfielder has claimed his compatriot snubbed him at the FIFA TheBest awards following criticism of the defender.

The 31-year-old will be looking to complete the perfect week on Sunday by beating the Reds' fierce rivals Manchester United on Sunday as Erik ten Hag's side visit Anfield. It has been a busy week for the central defender, on Monday he was in Paris picking up an award at FIFA's TheBest award after he was named in the Men's Best XI.

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