Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hailed "world class" Roberto Firmino for the part he plays in his side which is moving at a record-breaking trajectory. The Reds are just one win from the Premier League title should play continue after the two-week break and three points against Manchester City would see them crowned champions on April 5.
What's slightly bizarre about that, is that Firmino has not score a league goal at Anfield all season.
Most Premier League champions of the past have all had a prolific goalscorer to fire them over the line, but Firmino is a specialist in the false-nine role and enables others to receive the glory.
He is cherished by his manager Klopp and the German has again hailed his 'Bobby' dazzler.
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"But it's unbelievable [his unselfishness], it doesn't matter," he added.
"No really, he's world class.
"Just a sensationally good guy."
Firmino finally scored his first goal of the campaign at Anfield last Wednesday as Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League to Atletico Madrid after extra-time.
Roberto Firmino has scored just one goal for Liverpool at Anfield this year (Image: GETTY)
The former Hoffenheim man is idolised by supporters and his contributions has earned him his own song 'Si Senor'.
Timo Werner could move to Anfield this summer to provide Firmino with some healthy competition.
The German forward is Liverpool's leading target ahead of the summer window and has already flirted with the prospect of joining up with Klopp.
"Last year, until I extended my contract, it was always Bayern Munich [that I was linked with]. Now Liverpool has come up through the media and through our game in England," Werner told Sky Germany. "You have there the best coach in the world with Jurgen Klopp.
"There are many things that would suggest that my style of play might be a good fit, but I'm not worried about it because we have so much to do with Leipzig."