Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher is anxious with the inconsistency displayed by Roberto Firmino and now warns the Brazilian to improve his game this season as changes will occur this January and in the summer.
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The German coach has overseen seven matches since taking over the Anfield giants.
Philippe Coutinho wasn’t around for Rodgers’s bedding-in process, but he’s the central figure in Klopp’s, as the team’s most talented and creative player, particularly with captain Jordan Henderson still out injured after surgery for a broken foot.
“I believe the arrival of Klopp gave me new energy, new fuel. A high number, but he has already given a new face to the team”, Lucas told Globoesporte on Sunday.
“I still have a lot of things that I can show to the fans here”. He’s very demanding, but has clear ideas about football. I’ve done well with him this first month. While the Reds took their time to get their first win, following three consecutive draws, they extended their undefeated streak to six games following a trio of back-to-back victories. Lord knows when the South American front-man has performed to the very best of his ability very few top class strikers have come close to replicating his overall impact out on the pitch. “We have to follow his lead”. The 29-year-old suffered a hamstring problem against Rubin Kazan recently, which forced him to miss the home loss against Crystal Palace last week and the England friendlies. Because I’m the oldest [longest serving] player at the club, the manager ended up valuing me and it was a very special moment for me.
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Alexandre Pato could therefore embody a very smart move for Liverpool this winter, just as long as the club don’t spend way over the odds on the striker, as they have done with many previous transfer targets in the past. “If I spoke with them I can say “yes”, but no, I did not”.
