Firmino fights for future
It took Roberto Firmino just six minutes to head home his ninth goal of the season against Southampton and show Tite exactly what he will be missing after leaving the Liverpool forward out of the Brazil squad for this winter’s World Cup.
Connecting perfectly with Andy Robertson’s free-kick, the 31-year-old’s looping header, reminiscent of Luis Garcia in his prime, left Gavin Bazunu with no chance as he gave the Reds an early lead. And while it was Firmino’s foul that led to the free-kick for the Saints’ equaliser moments later, he put in another peak display for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they went into the World Cup break off the back of the win.
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