Roberto Firmino

[wiw]

The thing is he still gets into good positions between the lines but his touch and ability to pass the ball have gone. He’s also now in the liability bracket vs bigger teams - he coughs up the ball so much

True Unfortunately he isn't the only one at the moment

[Fosterbloke]

I hope Carvalho gets more opportunities, he seems well suited to be the next Firmino. I always thought that would be Elliott.

[BigChief]

Firmino is a bygone era tactic. Football has moved on. It's like Dalglish trying to reinstate third man running during his second stint with us.

Had we kept Minamino and let Firmino go it would have been the right move. We might still not have won these games but he would have been a bundle of energy at least.

[Kenneth]

I hope Carvalho gets more opportunities, he seems well suited to be the next Firmino. I always thought that would be Elliott.

From what I’ve seen of Carvalho, he looks the most ready to make a mark, compared to Jones and Elliott.

[Buzzo]

From what I’ve seen of Carvalho, he looks the most ready to make a mark, compared to Jones and Elliott.

Yeah he looks excellent

[Charly]

Firmino is a bygone era tactic. Football has moved on. It's like Dalglish trying to reinstate third man running during his second stint with us.

I disagree.

The tactic is still valid, but Bobby seems to be unable to trap a ball let alone play it through to one of the other attackers.

He used to be my favourite player, but he has been poor for a couple of years, compared to what he was capable of. Now he just looks a complete waste of space. Even Ox shows more. It pains me to say that.

Either Elliott or Carv should be starting in that position. Someone who can link play might coax Salah or Diaz inside.

Its pretty sad, but we have to move on.

[BootRoom]

Even when he was playing well he gave the ball away a lot, but at least he could make a contribution in the form of skillful play or just physically battling with defenders. Now he offers next to nothing.

[Shaggy]

Prick him with a fork, he’s done. Once our most gifted and creative playmaker and goalscorer and now he can barely kick a ball, never mind control one. It’s horrible to see, but everyone can see it. Nobody who might want him can afford to pay him so we need to loan him out somewhere.

I wouldn't loan him out but otherwise agree. It's staggering how far he's fallen.

[frank the tank]

He has the look of someone that might rock up at fenerbache next summer

[BootRoom]

This summer isn't over yet, fingers crossed.

[Buzzo]

MOTM performance.

2 goals. 3 assists.

[danperkins]

Outstanding and a joy to see. For the love of God, let him get back to his best.

[banditos]

When Bobby’s at his best, we are at our best. Such a key player.

[baitman]

So are we not selling him now.

[Assassin]

So are we not selling him now.

Salah is out the door first