Liverpool legend, Phil Thompson, has commended Roberto Firmino for his role in helping Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane become the successful stars they are today. According to Thompson, Firmino has been critical to the proficiency of the two African forwards by inspiring them with his fine touches and runs.
Although Mane left Liverpool last summer, Firmino is still playing for the club but is expected to exit at the end of the current season. In contrast, Salah recently signed a long-term deal with the Merseyside club.
While speaking to LFC TV, Thompson expressed his admiration for Firmino and praised him for his contributions to Liverpool’s success with his remarkable style of play. He also emphasized that Bobby’s flair and skill were what helped to establish the careers of Mane and Salah, and the outcome would have been different without him.
Thompson further extolled Firmino’s performance and expressed his pleasure at the Brazilian scoring in the previous game. He described Firmino as an inspiration to his teammates and a perfect model for the younger generation of footballers.
In conclusion, the contributions of Firmino to Liverpool’s success and his impact on the careers of players like Mane and Salah cannot be overemphasized. His style of play will be greatly missed by Liverpool fans when he eventually exits the club at the end of the season.
