Ally McCoist was more than impressed by Bobby Firmino’s contributions on a night in which Liverpool crushed their opponents in a single half of football.
The 60-year-old admitted his admiration for the Brazilian’s game and, more specifically, his unique knowledge of the players and where they are on the pitch.
“Brilliant. I said before the game that I was a big fan of his knowledge of the game, his game intelligence and I really think he is an extremely intelligent player,” the former Scotland international told BT Sport (via Footballer YouTube channel). .
“He is one of those players, if you run he knows where you are.
“There are only certain players who know where people are on the field, and he is one of them.”
It is that particular trait that has allowed the former Hoffenheim man to flourish in the false nine role for much of his Anfield career under Jurgen Klopp, allowing him to link play effectively and create space for his opponents to play. teammates expose.
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If this season were Firmino’s last dance in the famous red jersey, it would look like he’s on his way to a grand farewell tour.
12 goal contributions in as many games puts him on the same level as Mo Salah (in one less game), for context.
However, if the Liverpool striker can continue to deliver when called upon, it is only a matter of time before speculation about the possibility of a contract extension arises.
While that’s a tempting thought, we imagine the club will be pleased to see the striker end his time on Merseyside on a high note and leave room for a young talent to write his own glory stories with Klopp.
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