Liverpool celebrate Alisson and Firmino birthdays

Liverpool today celebrate Alisson Becker and Roberto Firmino’s birthdays and there is a case to be made for the Brazilian duo to be considered the most important players at the club.

Alisson turns 27 today while Firmino is now 28 and while it seems impossible to name one player as the club’s most important star, there is a case to be made for the Reds’ Brazilian duo.

At one end of the pitch, Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world and was key in the Champions League final last season as he made several important stops and won Man of the Match.

Similarly, at the top end of the pitch, Firmino is the undisputed best false nine in world football and without him, Liverpool lack identity and seem unable to link midfield and attack.

Of course, Virgil van Dijk has been unbelievable since he joined the club in 2018 but Firmino and Alisson add qualities to the side that are virtually irreplaceable and are entering their respective golden years.

Bobby has scored three and assisted three in the Premier League and has looked the sharpest out of Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah since the season started in August.

The Reds face Red Bull Salzburg this evening which will come too soon for Alisson’s injury return but Klopp has said that he will be in contention to start against Leicester and will definitely be fit to face Manchester United after the international break.

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