Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said how important forward Roberto Firmino is to the team's cause, with the club reportedly keen to agree a new deal with the Brazilian.
Firmino has blossomed at the point of the attack this season, knitting together the tremendous forward play that has been a hallmark of the Reds' football in 2017-18.
When asked about a possible extension for the striker, Klopp said it's key the deal gets sorted, perJames Pearceof theLiverpool Echo:
"It (the new contract) is very important for both sides. I think everything we are doing, the way we play, the way we give him the opportunity constantly to play, he deserves that.