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Jurgen Klopp pays glowing tribute to 'really special' Roberto Firmino at Brazilian's leaving party in front of players, staff and families... with Liverpool boss hailing his 'incredible football brain' during touching speech

Jurgen Klopp paid a glowing tribute to outgoing Liverpool icon Roberto Firmino which praised his 'incredible football brain' at the player's leaving party on Sunday evening.

The player looked visibly touched by his manager's words as Klopp gave a short speech to tables packed with his team-mates and their families, the coaching teams, and Liverpool staff members.

Firmino is leaving Anfield after calling time on a decorated eight-season spell at the club which has seen him win the Premier League, the Champions League, the Carabao Cup, and the FA Cup under Klopp.