Firmino on ‘joyous’ experience of playing for Liverpool

Roberto Firmino has expressed his immense pride at playing for Liverpool Football Club and hailed the Reds’ fanatical supporters.

The charismatic Firmino joined from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2015 and has progressively emerged as one of the club’s most important players.

Last season, he bagged a stunning 27 goals and 17 assists across all competitions.

Firmino was rewarded with a bumper five-year deal in April, ensuring he will continue to play in what he calls the best stadium in the world for the foreseeable future.

“Anfield is the best place in the world to play football, there’s no doubt about it,” the forward declared in an interview with FourFourTwo magazine. “The atmosphere is incredible, and we always get so much strength from our supporters in every single game.

“I’m so proud to play for such a great club. I’m very grateful to God for that. I love Liverpool – it’s a great city to live in. The supporters are respectful and I like playing and living here.”

The 26-year-old singled out the atmosphere surrounding Liverpool’s stunning 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals as the best example of the unique power of Anfield.

“Playing for Liverpool at Anfield is a very joyous and positive experience. I can honestly tell you I actually got goosebumps on our way into the stadium [ahead of the City game].

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“What all the fans did that night was amazing; my eyes were full of tears. Those sort of scenes give a player a massive boost before a match – they give you even more hunger and desire to go out onto the pitch and fight for your fans.

“I’m always really moved by the affection the fans show towards me. It just gives me even greater motivation to bring more success to this club.”

Looking ahead to the new season, Firmino has set his sights on ending Liverpool’s wait for a league title and tasting his first silverware at Anfield.

“Winning trophies is always so important to Liverpool,” he said. “In particular, the Premier League title is something we’ve wanted for a few years.

“We’re going to fight for that title once again, but all the others too.”

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