Mohamed Salah lavishes praise on former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has heaped praise on his former teammate Roberto Firmino, who recently bid farewell to the club after an impressive eight-year spell in red.
Firmino‘s time at Anfield remained filled with success, including winning the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, and the FA Cup among other trophies. In a club-produced documentary called Bobby, Salah expressed his admiration for the Brazilian forward. Here is what Mo said via ECHO:
“He just plays for the team. He doesn’t really care about scoring that much, he just wants to enjoy his game and just play football and wants the team to win.”
“I think he’s one of the ones [who has] been loved the most because everybody likes him. He’s really calm, always smiling. And as I said before, when you see someone sacrifice himself for the team, you see everybody loves him here.”
Salah highlighted Firmino’s versatility and selflessness on the field, describing his ability to contribute to various aspects of the game in different ways. According to Salah, Firmino’s main focus was always on the team’s success rather than individual scoring achievements.
Salah emphasized Firmino’s love for the game, his desire to enjoy every moment on the pitch, and his unwavering commitment to securing victories for the team.
Salah sold on Bobby
The Egyptian forward stated that Firmino’s popularity among teammates and fans stemmed from his likeable personality. Firmino’s calm demeanour, constant smile, and willingness to make sacrifices for the team’s benefit certainly earned him immense admiration from everyone at the club.
Bobby’s selfless playing style, where he often prioritized creating opportunities for his teammates over personal glory has surely resonated deeply with his colleagues.
Salah’s words certainly serve as a testament to the impact Firmino had on Liverpool’s dressing room. His unselfish attitude, combined with his technical skills and work rate, made him an integral part of the team’s success during his time at Anfield.
As Liverpool bids farewell to Firmino, Salah’s praise certainly highlights the lasting impression the Brazilian forward has left on the club and its fans. His contribution to Liverpool’s trophy-laden era will remain fondly remembered, and his legacy as a team player and fan favourite will surely endure.
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Firmino’s commitment to the team and willingness to sacrifice personal accolades obviously made him a cherished figure among his teammates and supporters. As Liverpool enters a new chapter without Firmino, his contributions will certainly be remembered and celebrated as an integral part of the club’s recent achievements.
The player, for his part, could see himself Saudi-bound with Al Ahli keen. Whether a middle eastern journey awaits the Brazilian star remains to be seen.
