Roberto Firmino News

Firmino scored twice after the break as Liverpool looked to make sure of a place in the semi-finals for the third time in five seasons. 

With four wins out of four to start the season, Jurgen Klopp`s side head into the international break in buoyant mood after another convincing display from the European champions. 

After forwards Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino put Liverpool 2-0 ahead, new signing Adrian gifted Southampton a lifeline with a poor clearance that rebounded off Danny Ings and into the net.

Liverpool have six points from two games after their opening 4-1 home win over Norwich City. Either champions Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur, who were playing each other in the 1630 GMT kick-off, can leapfrog them.

The weeks of speculation and debate that surround the transfer window can have a distorting effect when evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of Premier League teams.

The 26-year-old was stretchered off the pitch after suffering a concussion during Liverpool's 3-2 victory over Newcastle United in their recent Premier League clash at St James' Park. 

Firmino featured during Liverpool's 0-3 defeat against Barcelona in the first leg at Camp Nou before being dropped for their narrow 3-2 win over Newcastle United in their recent Premier League clash.

There remains plenty of work to do for the Premier League leaders, who will be disappointed they were unable to gain a bigger advantage for next week`s second leg.

Defender Virgil van Dijk rose high to head home in their 3-1 win at Bayern Munich on Wednesday as the Merseyside club reached the Champions League quarter-finals.

Jurgen Klopp`s side move to 73 points, one behind City, who beat Watford 3-1 on Saturday. Both teams have eight games remaining.

Jurgen Klopp backed Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino's cases for player of the year honours after they each bagged a goal and an assist to ensure an easy 2-0 win for Liverpool at Southampton.

Holgate pushed Brazilian Firmino into the advertising hoardings in the 40th minute of the third round tie and the Liverpool forward reacted by verbally abusing the young Everton defender.

The 26-year-old has scored six goals and notched two assists in Liverpool`s last six league games to help Klopp`s team record three wins and as many draws and extend their unbeaten run to 11 league games.

Arsenal produced a stunning fightback after a woeful first-half display to overturn a two-goal deficit against Liverpool but were denied an improbable victory as Roberto Firmino salvaged a 3-3 draw for the visitors on Friday.

Liverpool rose to second place, two points below United and one above champions Chelsea, who recorded a straightforward 2-0 win over Everton.

Liverpool remain third after Brazilian substitutes Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino inspired a 2-1 comeback win at Stoke City, while fourth-place Manchester City beat Hull City 3-1.

Wenger sprang a major surprise by leaving Alexis Sanchez on the bench and the Chile forward was badly missed as Arsenal were blown away in the first half at Anfield.

Swansea showed great spirit to come back and earn both the Welsh club`s first-ever league win at Anfield and their first under Premier League victory under new manager Clement.

Liverpool signes Firmino from Hoffenheim on a five-year deal for about $35.6 million in June 2015.

James Milner`s 84th-minute penalty earned Liverpool a gritty 2-1 victory at Swansea City on Saturday that saw Jurgen Klopp`s side climb to second place in the Premier League table.