Former Reds player comapres Roberto Firmino with Lionel Messi

Former Reds player Jason McAteer says that Roberto Firmino is "Liverpool's Lionel Messi." Roberto Firmino joined Liverpool from Hoffenheim back in 2015 and has been a key part to Jurgen Klopp's side. Firmino has made 12 appearances so far during this season with having scored 3 goals and provided 7 assists. "They have had some great number nines and Roberto Firmino makes this side tick," said McAteer. "Brendan Rodgers couldn't work out where to play him when he was first at the club, trying him out on the left. "Then Klopp came along with his 4-3-3 system featuring a hard-working midfield and explosive front three. "They needed a magician in that attack who pulls everything together and it is similar to how Lionel Messi has played in a Barcelona team set up around him. "Firmino is Liverpool's Messi. When he's not in the team you can see how detrimental his absence is." via Mirror  Join Us on Telegram! Follow Us on Twitter! Like Us on Facebook!

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