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What Andy Robertson did after Roberto Firmino scored against Leicester
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Roberto Firmino wrapped up Liverpool's win over Leicester on Sunday evening and his goal received quite the reaction from his team-mates - and Andrew Robertson in particular.
The Brazilian forward has come under fire in recent weeks for his lack of goals. And last season he netted just 12 goals in 52 appearances.
Putting even more pressure on Firmino has been the arrival of Diogo Jota. The Portuguese forward has now scored eight goals in 12 appearances since sealing a summer move from Wolves.
But Firmino banished those demons with a thumping header against Leicester. Although, things nearly didn't go his way when a chance just moments earlier was cleared off the line. Goaline technology showed the ball was just millimetres from being a goal.
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The 29-year-old, though, scored his second goal of the season and his Liverpool team-mates were absolutely thrilled - especially Andrew Robertson.
The defender, who joined the celebrations late, waited especially to give Firmino a special hug of his own. This moment wasn't missed among Liverpool fans who were thrilled with what they saw.
"Robbo literally stayed back to hug him I'm so emotional," one fan said.
"That extended hug between Robbo and Bobby after everyone else dispersed was literally the happiest I’ve ever been. My two favourite players," posted another.
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"Honestly couldn’t stop smiling," said another about the celebration as a whole.
Jurgen Klopp was asked about Firmino's goal and was full of praise for the forward.
"How happy am I for Bobby? Very!" said Klopp.
"I think you saw it earlier than me: the closest 'not goal' with goalline technology. We are very happy and relieved.
"He deserved it so much, played a super game, so important, and when he scored you could see all the players think 'Yes, absolutely the right goalscorer'."
Klopp also moved to defend the Brazilian following his recent criticism.
"That front line didn't play too often together but how they did that tonight was not bad," he said on Sky Sports.
"Diogo is a smart player, Sadio put in an unbelievable shift.
"And Bobby, what people say about him is ridiculous.
"Just because you have nothing else to talk about sometimes is my feeling.
"You cannot be closer to a goal than he was tonight.
"Everybody thought in that moment, 'yes, great' and exactly the right goalscorer.
"He played outstanding again so all good."