Jürgen Klopp is in no doubt regarding the significance of the role Roberto Firmino will play for Liverpool this season, lauding him as the ‘heart and soul’ of the team.
The Brazilian is entering his eighth campaign as a Red, during which time he has been fundamental to the club’s multiple successes in major competitions.
And Klopp insists Firmino remains as important as ever to his plans as Liverpool prepare to try and add further trophies to their haul in 2022-23.
“Bobby is crucial for us,” the boss told his pre-Community Shield press conference in Austria on Thursday.