Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino is a ‘big burden’ for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, according to Tony Cascarino. The Brazilian has only scored once in 20 Premier League games for the Reds, something klopp may have to think about.
Firmino inspired the 2–2 draw at the Merseyside derby this weekend, but in the end failed to score again.
Cascarino believes that if the race continues longer, the tension over Mane and Salah may be too strong.
Liverpool are also facing a new challenge and Virgil van Dijk is expected to be present until the end of the season.
That’s because the Dutchman wants knee surgery after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament in a collision with Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
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Cascarino believes Firmino presents a challenge for Klopp.
He told The Times: “It is one of the purposes in 20 Premier League matches for Roberto Firmino, as Liverpool forward continues to fight against his purpose.
“There is nothing wrong with his full game opposed to Everton, he connected the game well and cared about Liverpool’s opening movement, but his lack of productivity in the face of purpose represents a huge burden for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
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“If this purpose drought continues, Firmino will not be able to slip the artistic aspect of his game. “
Meanwhile, Liverpool Captain Jordan Henderson has lent van Dijk his and his long recovery.
“Yes, it’s hard. It’s a blow to us. For him personally, of course. But for us as a team, a coup,” the captain told Liverpool official on Monday.
“I’m devastated by him. So it’s been a challenging day, I talked to him yesterday. And yes, it’s a difficult time, but that’s where you have to be there for others. “
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“I’ll be there as much as I can imagine for him, I’m sure the boys will do the same and his circle of relatives will certainly do, to help him in the adventure he will embark on. “
“But I’m sure it’s going to get more powerful. In the meantime, we have to do everything in our power to help us be more powerful and basically win as many matches as you can imagine for him. “
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