Roberto Firmino
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Liverpool FC’s summer transfer plans outlined by Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp says he is looking to add further quality to his Liverpool squad ahead of the next campaign. The Liverpool boss, speaking ahead of the Reds’ crucial match against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon, has suggested he will be looking to bolster his midfield options. Klopp, referring to recent injuries and Philippe Coutinho’s January departure…
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Dejan Lovren says Real Madrid should fear Liverpool in Champions League final
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren says that the Reds have nothing to fear and it should be Real Madrid approaching the Champions League final with trepidation. The Reds qualified for the final after a nervy finish to Wednesday’s second-leg tie against AS Roma, which saw them lose 4-2 on the night, but qualify via the odd…
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Roma 4-2 Liverpool – Highlights (Video)
Liverpool progressed to the Champions League final with a 7-6 win on aggregate over AS Roma, despite a 4-2 loss against the Italian side in Rome on Wednesday night. The Reds will face Real Madrid in the final in Kiev, with their last appearance at the summit of European football back in 2007, when they…
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Confirmed line-up: Mane returns to Liverpool starting eleven vs Roma
Sadio Mane returns to a strong Liverpool line-up for their Champions League semi-final second leg tie against Roma at Stadio Olimpico. The Reds are looking to book their place in the final of Europe’s premier competition, where they will face Real Madrid – who qualified against Bayern on Tuesday night. Jurgen Klopp’s side are 5-2…
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Jurgen Klopp says more players to follow after new Firmino deal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted Roberto Firmino will be one of many players to commit their long-term future to the club. The Brazilian signed an improved five-year contract on Sunday, whilst new deals for Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah are likely to follow as the club look to secure their top talent. Despite Salah’s…
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Roberto Firmino signs new five-year contract at Liverpool
Roberto Firmino has signed a new long-term contract, a deal which makes the Brazilian the Reds’ highest paid player. Firmino has had an outstanding season for Jurgen Klopp’s side – his most successful season as a professional. The 26-year-old has scored 27 goals and assisted 16 more in 50 appearances in all competitions this campaign,…
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Sadio Mane reveals secret to Liverpool’s devastating attacking trio
Sadio Mane has praised his relationship with Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino, as he says their close friendship is what makes Liverpool’s front-three work so well. Jurgen Klopp’s side are in pole position for the top four, whilst the second-leg of their Champions League semi-final tie with Roma is scheduled for Wednesday night, with the…
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Line-up: Salah and Firmino start despite five changes for Liverpool vs Stoke City
Liverpool are set to make five changes for this lunch-time’s clash with Stoke City at Anfield. Dejan Lovren, Andy Robertson, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Sadio Mane will all miss Stoke’s visit on Saturday. With Liverpool’s second-leg clash against Roma coming up on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp has rested some of his key players. Oxlade-Chamberlain (ruled…
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Liverpool 5-2 Roma – Highlights (Video)
Watch the highlights from Liverpool’s 5-2 win over Roma in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at Anfield on Tuesday. Liverpool made the breakthrough in the 36th minute – and the identity of the scorer came as no surprise. Salah collected the ball on the right corner of the area as he steadied…
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Liverpool 5-2 Roma: All the best photos from Anfield
All the best photos from Anfield after Liverpool beat Roma 5-2 in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals on Tuesday night. The Reds took their overall tally in Europe to 38 goals with five more in a rampant display, which was somewhat soured when they switched off late on to concede twice. Roma…
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