Steven Gerrard labels Liverpool star Roberto Firmino a genius ahead of Chelsea clash
Steven Gerrard has labelled Roberto Firmino a genius and says Liverpool are very close to finding the perfect formula.
Brazilian forward Firmino scored in three consecutive games for Liverpool earlier in the month, helping the Reds make a fine start to the 2018-19 campaign.
Jurgen Klopps side are the only team yet to drop a point in the Premier League and defeated PSG in their Champions League opener at Anfield.
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Gerrard believes the current Liverpool team is the strongest in years and reserved special praise for Firmino, who has scored over 50 goals for the club since 2015.
The Anfield hero and Rangers boss said: Firmino is an absolute genius when you watch him close up. Hes as interested in setting up a goal as scoring one.
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I look at Liverpool now and cant find any weaknesses when theyre at full strength.
This is a lot stronger than the team I played in.
Liverpool have looked a different animal since [Virgil] van Dijk came in and Alisson brings more composure and trust.
In time thatll be the big difference – the front three will always score goals and the midfielders back them up too.
But its all been about trying to improve defensively and theyre very close.
Liverpool lost their first game of the new season during the week as they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Chelsea.
Klopps side will hope for revenge against the Blues on Saturday afternoon.
We try to use the information from [Wednesday] to be better on Saturday. Striking back is a nice opportunity, the Liverpool manager said.
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Before we started, it was clear the game at Chelsea would not be a childrens birthday.
It will be tough and intense for both sides. Its a big one. It already sounds good, and we have to make sure it is good.
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