Express. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Jurgen Klopp: Why I trust this Liverpool star so much
JURGEN KLOPP is certain about one thing: Roberto Firmino is very important to the Liverpool cause.
Liverpool vs West Ham - Premier League Match Preview
Liverpool have been in scintillating form this term, and they are just four points behind Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp has stuck with a 4-3-3 formation, with Firmino lining up front alongside Philippe Coutinho and Sadio Mane.
But Klopp insists Firmino’s qualities mean he could play in a variety of positions.
Roberto Firmino has been in terrific form for Liverpool this season
Jurgen Klopp
He is a very important player, a connecting player, a finisher, a fighter, a defender
“Of course he is very important because he can play all three positions in our system and, in our system, I'm sure he could play as the No.8 too, like Gini [Wijnaldum], like Phil [Coutinho], like Emre [Can],” Klopp said.
"He is different but he can play there.
“He is a very important player, a connecting player, a finisher, a fighter, a defender, the first defender – that is important.
“A lot of things he is good at are very important for us.”
Jurgen Klopp thinks Roberto Firmino can play in Georginio Wijnaldum's position
Klopp has also revealed what makes Firming such a delight to work with.
He added: “He's still a good listener and a good trainer.
“He likes to train, he likes to learn, so that is excellent, a nice package."
Liverpool will be looking to banish memories of their 4-3 defeat to Bournemouth last weekend when they face West Ham tomorrow (4:30pm).
Would you like to receive news notifications from Daily Express?