According to a recent report by Mundo Deportivo (translated by the Metro), Barcelona have turned their attention away from Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino and are now focussed on securing the services of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. The same source has stated that the Catalan outfit prefer the English centre-forward as they are concerned over Firmino’s suitability.
Firmino’s Excellent Form For Club And Country
The Brazilian frontman has already put in some mesmerising displays for the Reds this season. The South American sensation was a complete game-changer in his team’s victory against Newcastle United last month when he came off the bench to put in a match-winning cameo at Anfield.
Firmino has made 12 appearances for the European champions this season, netting three goals while grabbing seven assists in all competitions. He is very unselfish in the way he approaches the game and has gradually transformed himself into a world-class assist maker at Liverpool.
The 28-year-old has also earned 41 international caps for the Brazilian national side and has registered 13 goals for his homeland thus far. The Maceio-born talent was an integral member of Tite’s team that managed to lift the Copa America earlier this summer.
What Does The Reds Marksman Offer On The Pitch?
Firmino can create chances out of nothing, which makes him a lethal presence inside the opposition penalty area. The Brazil international is full of tricks when he in possession of the ball and can unlock a rigid defence with a killer pass in the final third. He has formed a fruitful striking partnership with Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah at the Merseyside club and their exploits from last season have raved across Europe.
Barca Cooling Interest On Firmino: Big Relief For The Premier League Leaders?
The last time Liverpool lost a marquee player was to Barcelona when Phillipe Coutinho left the club in search of silverware. Hence, Jurgen Klopp will be wary of the pull that the Catalan giants have on his foreign players.
This recent development of Barca preferring Rashford over Firmino will be a massive relief for anyone associated with the Merseyside club. Klopp needs Firmino if he wants his side to win more trophies in the coming years. The Brazilian sensation is the engine that makes the Liverpool attack tick when he is leading the line up top. The Reds cannot afford to lose a player of Firmino’s ability as he is ‘the’ irreplaceable component of Klopp’s attack at Anfield.
