Liverpool will reportedly assess Roberto Firmino’s fitness ahead of their Premier League clash against Leicester City, with the Brazilian missing the last five matches.
According to Leicestershire Live, the 31-year-old remains a doubt for Liverpool having missed the previous fixtures due to a muscle injury, though Firmino has remained in training at Kirkby as Jurgen Klopp looks to keep the attacker as fresh as possible for the final three games.
Labelled as ‘world-class’ by St. Louis City SC sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel, Firmino will leave Liverpool at the end of this season, and supporters will no doubt want to see the former Hoffenheim superstar one last time before his departure from Merseyside.
Signed for £29m, Firmino has been one of Liverpool’s most important players in recent years, winning the UEFA Champions League and Premier League under Klopp, and the attacker missing the remainder of the season will be a heartbreaking moment for many fans.
Indeed, Firmino missing Liverpool’s clash against Leicester will be a concerning sign that the forward could indeed have played his last game for the Reds, and the Brazilian being fit will be a major boost for the Anfield side in their quest to finish in the top-four.
Liverpool need Firmino back to face Leicester next week
With three games left in the season, Liverpool will want all the firepower needed to push for a Champions League spot, and Firmino returning next Monday to face Leicester could be massive in the remain weeks of the Premier League campaign.
Moreover, Firmino’s return will mark a chance for Liverpool fans to say goodbye to their South American talisman, who has given the Reds some incredible moments over the years, and sneaking into top-four would be the perfect parting gift from the Brazilian.
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