Here is your Liverpool morning digest for Sunday, August 28.
Liverpool question finally answered
Of Liverpool’s fabled front three in recent years, Roberto Firmino has continued to be the individual who goes under the radar, writes Theo Squires.
Mohamed Salah has found it hard to stay out of the headlines ever since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2017 while it was the turn of Sadio Mane to become the centre of attention in recent months as his transfer to Bayern Munich played out in the media.
For Firmino, however, he has remained a player who has quietly gone about his business both on and off the pitch. It could be argued the Brazilian’s performances have attracted less attention to that of Mane and Salah, but the influence of the former Hoffenheim man is certainly not lost on Jurgen Klopp.
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When reports from Italy began linking the forward with a move to Juventus last month, the Reds’ boss made clear of Liverpool’s stance on a possible sale. “Bobby is crucial for us, the heart and soul of this team, the way we played in the last years was only possible because of Bobby,” he said.
Firmino’s contribution to the evolution of Liverpool in recent years cannot be underestimated, but a gradual drop off in attacking contributions has resulted in the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz becoming preferred options as part of a three-man forward line.
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Jurgen Klopp issues Harvey Elliott update
Jurgen Klopp has played down fears that Harvey Elliott might join Liverpool’s ever-growing injury list despite replacing the England Under-21s international at half-time against Bournemouth.
The 19-year-old was one of the Reds’ star performers in a dominant showing at Anfield, and scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning long-range effort to double his side’s lead after just six minutes. However, he was replaced by Fabio Carvalho at the break, and was seen limping to take his place on the bench ahead of the restart.
Klopp was only able to make one change to his starting XI against the Cherries after Monday’s disappointing loss to Manchester United with nine players currently sidelined through injury and with Darwin Nunez also ruled out through suspension. As a result the German confirmed on Friday that Liverpool would now be looking to sign a new midfielder before Thursday’s transfer deadline if possible.
But despite Elliott limping off against Bournemouth, Klopp was hopeful that his injury list and need for a new recruit hadn’t increased further.
“Harvey felt just a little bit,” the German told reporters after the final whistle. “In no other game we would take him off but when 5-0 up, we thought if that’s not the moment, then the moment will never come again.
“Nothing after the game. The assessment is good. He should be completely fine.”
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READ NEXT:
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- Fabio Carvalho sends 'love' message to Liverpool fans after Bournemouth goal
- Liverpool player ratings as Roberto Firmino brilliant and Luis Diaz shines in NINE goal victory
- Liverpool defender started 'drinking and smoking' before two red cards and angry falling out with manager after mystery illness
- Liverpool fans can't understand why Man City got away with 'Karius moment' against Crystal Palace
