“I was wowed by his way of playing football,” the Liverpool forward told Eight by Eight magazine of his appreciation for Ronaldinho.
“But that was not enough. I needed to improve my own game, to try to be the best footballer in the world.”
Though occasionally used in deeper-lying roles this season, the No.9’s predominant position since the arrival of Klopp as Reds manager has been centre-forward.
Firmino admits adaptation to the role was required, but a tally of 61 goals in 181 games for the club backs up the boss’ conviction in his ability to make the switch successful.