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Roberto Firmino has been fortunate to keep his starting spot for Liverpool with Diogo Jota out injured, says Jamie Carragher, who insists the Portuguese winger must start in his place when he faces former club Wolves

Roberto Firmino has been 'fortunate' to keep his spot in Liverpool's starting XI because of Diogo Jota's injury, insists Jamie Carragher.

Firmino's dip in form has seen him come under increasing pressure in recent weeks, with the Brazilian forward only managing just one goal in 16 appearances since Boxing Day.

This has coincided with Liverpool's torrid Premier League run, which has seen Jurgen Klopp's men lose an unthinkable six successive games at Anfield.

Robertou00a0Firmino has been 'fortunate' to keep starting for Liverpool, says Jamie Carragher

Roberto Firmino has been 'fortunate' to keep starting for Liverpool, says Jamie Carragher

The return of Jota from his knee injury will give Liverpool fans hope that they can get their season back on track and push for a top-four spot.