Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino has admitted his omission from Brazil’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad was “frustrating” and says he plans to use it as motivation and insisted he will work hard to find his way back to the squad. national.
Roberto Firmino was largely impressive for Liverpool in the first half of the 22/23 season, with the Brazilian scoring nine goals and registering four assists for the Reds in 21 appearances.
Seven of his nine goals came in the Premier League, where he made 13 appearances for Liverpool in the 22/23 season. He is also Liverpool’s top scorer in the Premier League in the 22/23 season.
However, Tite did not include Roberto Firmino in the Brazil national soccer team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a decision that surprised many, including Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Roberto Firmino admits his frustration at the World Cup snub in Brazil
Speaking to talkSPORT, Roberto Firmino admitted his frustration at being left out of Brazil’s 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, but plans to use it as motivation. He also insisted that he will work hard to return to the Brazil national soccer team.
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“Of course it was frustrating not to be called up for the World Cup, but as I said before, that is part of God’s plan and I am following God’s plan,” said Roberto Firmino.
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“It really motivates me more and more not to have gone to the World Cup, so I will work hard to return to the Seleção.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool resumed their Premier League play after the winter break with a 3-1 win over Aston Villa. Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Stefan Bajcetic scored the goals for Liverpool and they earned all three points. Ollie Watkins scored Aston Villa’s only goal of the game.
Roberto Firmino missed the match against Aston Villa due to injury, but is expected to return to action when Liverpool take on Brentford in the Premier League in their opener of 2023.
Meanwhile, Liverpool currently sit sixth in the Premier League points table. The Merseyside side, who had a sub-par start to the season, have 25 points from 15 games in the English top flight this season. They are 15 points behind Arsenal, leaders of the table.
