Liverpool star Fabinho has explained the bond that he shares with team-mate Roberto Firmino.
The Brazilian duo have been a key part of the success that Jurgen Klopp has brought to Anfield over the last few years. Firmino was signed by Brendan Rodgers in 2015, while Fabinho arrived three years later.
Both Fabinho and Firmino have experience of playing together with the Brazil national team, as well as with Liverpool. The pair have made 162 appearances on the same team for club and country over their respective careers.
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Fabinho has explained how the connection he has with Firmino helps him in games for Liverpool. The 29-year-old also expressed his wishes for the World Cup for his compatriot.
“He [Firmino] helps me a lot because of the position he plays and the position I play,” Fabinho told Globo .
“The rapport I have with him is very good. A guy who when I have the ball, I don’t even need to look to pass to him because I already know where he’s going to be.
“He plays a role that few players do. It won’t be a surprise to anyone if I say I’m rooting for him to go to the World Cup, he’s someone I know, besides a great player, he’s a friend of mine.”
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