Roberto Firmino

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Tbh I just didn't have any faith in us getting quality signing over the line, this is the type of player we NEEDED last summer. Everybody has been saying we can't sign top players but we can, we just need to identify them and pay for them.

I think a signing like Firmino transforms the other signings, suddenly Milner and Ings look like good signings, we have Origi coming in and possibly Clyne. Let's say Sterling, Lambert and Borini leave.

Milner > Gerrard
Firmino > Sterling
Origi > Borini
Clyne > Johnson
Ings > Lambert
Bogdan > Jones

Then we have Wisdom, Illori and Gomez in and Ibe for the whole season. Not having to deal with the Gerrard situation will be relief for Rodgers as well.

Its definitely added some positivity. I've always thought that Milner was a good signing, Origi, I just have a feeling he's going to be a complete disaster and be gone in a couple of seasons. Ings should be a decent squad addition, alongside another top forward. Clyne would be an improvement on Johnson no doubt, but lets see if he signs first.

We need to add a top striker and a top centre back next imo, then I think we can have a decent run.

[Nicey]

This no look goal thing. It's reminding me of Robbie Keane away to Atletico.

Its extremely cool until it really is ****ing not ; )

[Nicey]

You can just tell with a name like that his song is already being formed

[Chris]

Gonna be tense times watching the Paraguayan hatchet men trying to break his legs on Saturday!

[Paddy]

Gonna be tense times watching the Paraguayan hatchet men trying to break his legs on Saturday!

Injured, and we resort to CFB

[Shaggy]

Still nothing from Brendan.

[Daniel 7]

Weird. Second biggest signing in Liverpool's history and the manager has nothing to say about it?

[Gray]

Something must be going on

[The_weatherman]

LFCZA @LFCZA 5h5 hours ago
Goals and assists aside, #Firmino made 175 tackles over the last two seasons, a tally bettered by only five players in the Budesliga. #LFC

[Fosterbloke]

One thing that definitely stands out in the clips posted on here, ST and when I've seen him play for Hoff and that is he does lack pace contrary to what some people say. I don't think he's much quicker than Lallana if at all. Would still like us to sign someone who is more explosive to compensate for the loss of Sterling when the inevitable happens.

On the contrary, his anticipation is a lot higher than most so he appears to be there in an instant. Watch his movement, it's really good.

[Fierce]

This no look goal thing. It's reminding me of Robbie Keane away to Atletico.

Its extremely cool until it really is ****ing not ; )

Is he not just checking whether or not he's been given offside? Certainly looks like it in the first clip, the over the defender cross where he takes it round the keeper

[Nicey]

Watching the Copa ... and 2 .... 2 ****ing Brazil players in the starting 11 are Liverpool Players !!! get in

[meffin]

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMCEyNp35TY"]How a Liverpool fan feels when we sign Roberto Firmino - YouTube[/ame]

[Shaggy]

http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/187553-firmino-there-s-still-more-to-come

Roberto Firmino believes he improved 'physically, technically and tactically' during his time in Germany, but the new Liverpool forward insists there is plenty more development for him.

The Reds announced today that a deal has been completed, subject to a medical after the Copa America, for the 23-year-old Brazilian to join Brendan Rodgers' squad ahead of the 2015-16 season.

During his four-and-a-half years with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, Firmino made 151 league and cup appearances and struck an impressive tally of 47 goals.

His form at club level forced recognition on the international stage and the versatile attacker has found the target four times in nine games for his country to date.

Speaking to FIFA.com in March, Firmino said: "When I arrived at Hoffenheim I could already play football, but I've developed physically, technically and tactically since then.

"The Bundesliga is one of the world's best leagues. I had to adapt and improve to get by here, and although I've now reached a good level, there's still more left to do.

"My own dissatisfaction is my biggest motivation."

Reds manager Brendan Rodgers is delighted with the signing.

"I'm delighted", said Rodgers. "It's wonderful."

[Nicey]

How a Liverpool fan feels when we sign Roberto Firmino - YouTube

laugh my ****ing ass off ... thank you internet thank you