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Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino feared going blind in one eye after injury vs. Tottenham

The FC crew discuss where Liverpool fell short at the Stadio San Paolo, taking aim at their inability to adapt to Napoli’s potent attack in the second half.

ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Napoli were deserving of their late victory, despite Liverpool’s best efforts to hold on for a draw.

After a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, the FC guys examine the Premier League title outlook for Chelsea and Liverpool. Roberto Firmino has revealed he feared he was going to be blind in one eye after he was caught by Jan Vertonghen during Liverpool’s win over Tottenham Hotspur last month.
Firmino was forced off in the 2-1 victory at Wembley and taken to a hospital in London, where it was confirmed he sustained an abrasion of the eye.
Sources told ESPN FC that the FA would be taking no disciplinary action against Vertonghen, with the governing body believing the incident to be entirely accidental.
“I was scared of…

Tottenham respected Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino too much – Mauricio Pochettino

Stewart Robson and Steve Nicol believe there’s more to Spurs’ losing run than fatigue, suggesting Mauricio Pochettino is to blame for his frequent changes to the lineup.

Craig Burley believes Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino should practice the team-continuity that is helping Liverpool succeed this season.

Paul Mariner breaks down how Spurs threw away their comfortable 1-0 lead at Inter to lose their opening Champions League match, at the San Siro.
Mauricio Pochettino said he is frustrated by different aspects of Tottenham’s passing in their last two defeats and suggested his defenders were intimidated by Liverpool’s forwards last Saturday.
Spurs have given the ball away in dangerous areas against both Jurgen Klopp’s Reds in the Premier League and Inter Milan in the Champions League in the last week, losing 2-1 both times.
But Pochettino has identified contrasting deficiencies and feels it would be entirely wrong to apply the same analysis…

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino wears protective glasses to training

Having suffered a grotesque eye injury during Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, Roberto Firmino was a doubt to feature in their Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain three days later.
However, after starting on the bench, Firmino entered the fray late on and duly scored the winning goal in a dramatic 3-2 victory before celebrating by covering his eye with his hand.
Firmino then reported for training on Thursday morning sporting a brand new pair of protective glasses,…

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane tells Roberto Firmino he ‘doesn’t need his eye’ to score

ESPN FC chronicles Liverpool’s Champions League matchweek against PSG, from the buildup around the city to the celebrations following Firmino’s winner.

Craig Burley believes PSG’s inability to close down and apply pressure in midfield was what cost them against Liverpool’s potent attack.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley and Paul Mariner break down Liverpool’s deserved win over PSG and highlight Neymar’s disappearance during the match. LIVERPOOL, England — Sadio Mane has said he urged Roberto Firmino to play against Paris Saint-Germain, and told the Brazilian he “doesn’t need his eye” to star for Liverpool.
Firmino overcame an abrasion of the eye to come off the substitutes’ bench and score a dramatic stoppage-time winner in Liverpool’s 3-2 victory in their Champions League opener on Tuesday night.
The 26-year-old was a major doubt for the PSG game and missed training the day before. But Mane has revealed he was…

Daniel Sturridge gets start for Liverpool, Roberto Firmino on bench

The ESPN FC crew agree that Liverpool’s opener against PSG will be an early of test Liverpool’s UCL title credentials this season.

The FC guys answer your tweets on whether PSG or Liverpool have the superior front three, if Eden Hazard will outshine Mohamed Salah this season and more. Daniel Sturridge will start Liverpool’s Champions League group stage opener against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in place of striker Roberto Firmino, who will take to the bench due to a eye injury. 
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Firmino suffered the injury in Liverpool’s win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday when he was poked in the eye by defender Jan Vertongen.
It will be Sturridge’s first start for the club in a Champions League match. The former Chelsea man will help lead the attack at Anfield alongside Mohamed Salah…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: Starting Daniel Sturridge over Roberto Firmino paid off ‘100 percent’

ESPN FC chronicles Liverpool’s Champions League matchweek against PSG, from the buildup around the city to the celebrations following Firmino’s winner.
LIVERPOOL — Jurgen Klopp says he had to resist the temptation to start Roberto Firmino against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night, with the Brazilian coming off the bench to score the dramatic winner in Liverpool’s 3-2 victory in their Champions League opener.
Firmino started as a substitute in the encounter with the French champions, having suffered an abrasion to the eye during Liverpool’s win over Tottenham on the weekend, with Klopp picking Daniel Sturridge ahead of him in a move the German…

James Milner shines again, Mohamed Salah’s struggles continue as Liverpool edge PSG

The guys respond to your tweets about Liverpool’s win over PSG, including Salah’s struggles, assigning blame for PSG and comparing the two No. 9s.
Liverpool outplayed PSG from start to finish but needed a stoppage-time winner from substitute Roberto Firmino to spare their blushes after they somehow blew a 2-0 lead. With the French side their most likely rivals to top the group, Firmino’s last-gasp strike could prove crucial.
Positives
The overall performance suggests that the Merseysiders are well-equipped to make their mark on Europe again this year. PSG are one of the top sides in the competition but they were distinctly second-best throughout.
Negatives
Not…

Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp ‘completely happy’ with Roberto Firmino despite slow start

Ian Darke, Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner debate the merits of the two perceived Premier League title front-runners, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has backed Roberto Firmino to break his early-season scoring duck and played down any suggestions World Cup fatigue is to blame for the Brazil international’s slow start.
Firmino enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2017-18, scoring a career-best 27 goals in all competitions while helping the Reds to the Champions League final.
The former Hoffenheim forward has yet to find the net despite Klopp’s side scoring six times over their first two matches this term, but the German…

Roberto Firmino to miss Liverpool’s preseason United States tour

Steve Nicol explains why Xherdan Shaqiri’s attitude worries him after the Swiss star completed a move to Liverpool from relegated Stoke City.

Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol doesn’t mince his words when responding to Dejan Lovren’s comments about being one of the world’s top defenders.
Roberto Firmino will rejoin Liverpool at the end of the month, meaning he will miss out on the club’s tour of the United States after participating in the World Cup with Brazil.
Firmino will link up with his teammates for a four-day training camp in France that will take place after the final International Champions Cup game against Manchester United on July 28.
Liverpool open the Premier League season against West Ham United at Anfield on Aug. 11.
“Bobby will be in for the second camp,” manager…

Gabriel Jesus should still start for Brazil despite case for Roberto Firmino

Heading into the quarterfinals, the FC crew sift through the best moments in the tournament and which player has impressed the most.

The ESPN FC guys have their say on Neymar after Juan Carlos Osorio hit out at the Brazil star for “clowning around” against his Mexico side.

KAZAN, Russia — Even by the standards of “Back Door,” the Brazilian comic troupe whose satiric news read and sound like what would happen if Monty Python guys joined forces with The Onion, the joke sounded too mean.

Barely an hour after Brazil’s 2-0 win over Mexico that marked the Selecao’s safe passage to their seventh straight World Cup quarterfinals, the comedy site published a headline mocking a perceived uninspired performance by Gabriel Jesus. “Not knowing what to do at Russia 2018, Gabriel…

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