Roberto Firmino was always moving. It was the secret of his success. He would dart and scurry, hassling opponents and setting up teammates, stamping his hyperactive approach on every game, personifying the Liverpool team whose relish for running put them on top of the world.
He is moving again now; just in a way that, instead of spurring everyone else on, has rendered them sad. He is moving on. “It is time, unfortunately,” said the Brazilian on the eve of his final appearance at Anfield. “The cycle here is ended and I understand it is time to go. I am very proud for everything that I have done here with the team, what we achieved together and the beautiful history we made together. It was absolutely incredible. We are leaving a great legacy.”
