There has been some light on any sign of renewal for the Brazilian international – but that could change after a reminder of his value for the team in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the weekend. Diogo Jota started that game and it has been a revelation since he arrived from Wolves. Jota has posed a more immediate threat to Jürgen Klopp against teams reluctant to push and prepare to thwart the Reds’ offensive attack, although there is evidence of the Portuguese star’s game revealing that Liverpool could be wrong. if he does not push, he renewed Firmino’s contract. READ MORE: Jürgen Klopp’s allusion must mean Mohamed Salah’s call as Liverpool controversial decision explained READ MORE: Pep Guardiola has already “conceded” the title as Jurgen Klopp says what Liverpool should hear A goal for Jota once again at the Etihad Stadium shows that while the decision to start him gave some dividends, other elements of his performance showed that there is still a way to connect him. The 25-year-old has recorded just one assist in 42 appearances in all competitions for Liverpool this season, with most of his contribution coming from his deadly finish. It was a similar story throughout the campaign for the Portuguese international. In the Reds’ 1-1 draw against Chelsea at Anfield in August, Jota missed opportunities to make the decisive pass when the opportunity arose. It is in these games that Firmino’s value becomes clear, with the importance of being able to sustain attacks against high-pressure teams, helping Klopp’s team succeed. In the few moments that Liverpool did this against Manchester City, the Reds looked impressive – they equalized from the first spell as Trent Alexander-Arnold cut the ball for Jota. The Reds just did not do enough. Through experimentation with Sadio Mané as center-forward, Klopp is still looking to find the perfect mix to use an attacking scorer without falling into the waiting game. At the moment, Liverpool’s power in depth means that Klopp can change the top three based on the opposition – and it is clear that Firmino may be needed more often as the Reds prepare for a strong end to the season. The Brazilian, who signed for 29 million pounds from Hoffenheim before Klopp arrived, was one of the most underrated players in the German’s term so far, with many criticizing the return of the goal when he was in charge of the line. But there is a clear difference in the quality of the overall game, which does not prove to be better than Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford, when Klopp claimed that people would write books about how Firmino interprets the fake. role of the nine. And with Jota still out of the article, FSG could now consider options that extend Firmino’s stay in Merseyside. The empty vacuum around a possible deal has allowed rumors to circulate about his future at Liverpool, but the Reds can not move the 30-year-old without a viable option for games where the overall game is more important than a goal from the fake nine. . Even if his contract is renewed for the sake of maintaining Liverpool dominance in games where Liverpool face a high press, these extra points will be invaluable in a Premier League title race that Pep will win by a wide margin. Guardiola vs. Klopp’s era continues. Read more related articles Read more related articles
