Latest Liverpool news: Fans react to Roberto Firmino’s injury against Manchester United
The tepid 0-0 draw against Manchester United would probably be remembered for four substitutes taking place in the first half.
United were hit by three problems while Liverpool had their issue when Roberto Firmino had to be taken off.
The Brazilian started the game brightly but had to be replaced with Daniel Sturridge coming on.
The Englishman doesn’t play the Firmino role and that was missed as we barely created chances in the game. United had the better opportunities, even after having to make several changes to their starting XI.
Unsure about the extent of Firmino’s injury
The Liverpool Echo reports that Firmino is a doubt for the Watford clash and left Old Trafford on crutches.
The Brazilian has been ever present in the team this season, and Jurgen Klopp was unsure about the severity of the injury (h/t Liverpool Echo):
“Unfortunately I have no clue (how bad it is) but it was something with the ankle.”
The manager believed that Firmino could recover quickly but it is to be seen what the injury is:
“I don’t know exactly. It’s Bobby, so it will be quicker than all the others. But first we have to know what exactly it is.”
The Brazilian is one of the keys to our style and not having him for a few games would be a blow to the Reds.
Liverpool looked poor in attack without Firmino in the tie, and many Reds were hopeful of a quick return for the Brazilian.
Hopefully the people who dont see what Firmino does now understand his role as soon as he came off it all went tits up lets hope and pray its not serious
— Dean (@dean__lfc) February 24, 2019
Just precautionary for the old teeth
— shadowline (@shad0wline) February 24, 2019
probably just to get the swelling down, looked like a twist, should be alright
— Shawn Russell 🏳️🌈 (@GlitchSR) February 24, 2019
Purely precaution I’d suspect! Just to take the weight off and help swelling reduce!
— Matthew Hawkins (@HawkieHawkins96) February 24, 2019
Precautionary? He sprinted off the pitch.
— Ninja Embellish (@pastymuncher86) February 24, 2019
They use them as a precaution to let the swelling go down.
— T (@TikTakTom) February 24, 2019
Obviously told to keep weight of it probably precautionary
— Steven Colyer (@ColyerAwesome) February 24, 2019
Probably precautionary. Sounds like it’s either a sprain or a damaged ankle. They won’t know which yet so are just being careful. Even with a sprain it’ll have swollen and be very painful. Expect he’s out of Wednesdays either way though.
— Gray 🕊 (@GrayMurph) February 24, 2019
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