Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes has consoled Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino after he missed out on Brazil’s squad for the World Cup.
Having been desperately unlucky to lose his place in the squad, Firmino posted a lengthy message on Instagram.
Among those commenting were Liverpool teammates Virgil Van Dijk and Jordan Henderson, both of whom sent love hearts to Bobby.
Also expressing condolence were a couple of Firmino’s countrymen who did actually make the squad for Qatar.
Firstly, Fabinho followed his Liverpool colleague’s lead with a couple of love hearts. Then, Rodrygo came with the message “Gigante Bobby.” As one of those who potentially took Firmino’s spot, it’s a classy touch from the Madrid youngster.
Bobby surely misses final chance for World Cup glory
Monday brought the news that Firmino must have been dreading. Having worked tirelessly to get himself into shape for the upcoming World Cup, it was all for nothing.
That shouldn’t be the end for Bobby and Brazil. He has long been one of coach Tite’s go-to players. But at thirty-one, it almost certainly means he won’t play in another World Cup.
Firmino’s omission means that all three of Liverpool’s legendary front line of recent years may now miss the tournament.
Mohamed Salah’s Egypt failed to qualify having lost out to Sadio Mane’s Senegal in the qualifiers. Now, L’Equipe report this morning that Mane himself will miss the competition through injury.
A devastating blow for the Bayern Munich man, who was set to face Virgil Van Dijk’s Holland in the Group Stage.
So, as Bobby approaches what will likely be his last six months in a Liverpool shirt, we are truly at the end of an era.
Not only were this trio one of Liverpool’s best ever, but they were also one Europe’s finest in their pomp. For them all to be absent for the first World Cup since becoming truly world-class players is a sad moment.
By the time the next one rolls around, you wouldn’t put it past Salah and Mane being involved, should their nations qualify. But for Bobby, he must come to terms with the fact that his last chance at World Cup glory has likely gone.
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