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Chelsea star Willian: How I will help Liverpool new boy prepare for the Premier League
WILLIAN has promised to help Liverpool new boy Roberto Firmino prepare for the rigours of the Premier League.
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Firmino joined the Reds for £29million, and is currently on international duty with Brazil at the Copa America.
Firmino's new club team-mate Philippe Coutinho has flourished at Anfield.
And William believes it is important to give Firmino an idea of what he should expect in England's top division.
He's a great player, he knows how to score. He's strong. Obviously, British football is played differently
"He's a great player, he knows how to score. He's strong," Willian said.
"Obviously, British football is played differently.
"It's very quick and aggressive and it is tough to adapt there.
Roberto Firmino will be given some handy advice from Willian
"But he has everything in order to make that change.
"As far as I'm concerned and other players like Philippe Coutinho, who will also play with him, we will try to help him with his transition to Liverpool."
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