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Liverpool news: Roberto Firmino DENIED entry into Maribor stadium - video
ROBERTO FIRMINO was left red-faced when he was denied entry to Maribor’s Ljudski Vrt Stadium this evening.
Roberto Firmino DENIED entry into Maribor stadium
The Brazilian had just stepped off the team coach when he was stopped by stadium officials.
The Liverpool forward had left his squad identification on the team bus.
And he was quickly ushered back to retrieve the ID, before returning and laughing off the incident with the eagle-eyed security woman.
Liverpool tweeted the comical moment with the caption: “No ID? No entry. Even if you are Roberto Firmino,” alongside the video.
Roberto Firmino is denied entry to the stadium
The 29-year-old has scored four goals in 12 appearances for the Reds this season.
And he will lead the line alongside Mohamed Salah and fellow Brazil international Philippe Coutinho tonight.
Liverpool are looking to build on the goalless draw against Manchester United at the weekend.
The Brazilian had to run back to the coach to get his ID
Firmino starts in attack for Liverpool tonight
Jurgen Klopp’s side know that a win will move them into an automatic promotion spot in their Champions League group.
This follows draws with Sevilla and Spartak Moscow in the opening two weeks of the competition.
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