Brazil legend urges Liverpool star not to leave in search for more minutes

Brazilian football legend Rivaldo has urged Liverpool star Roberto Firmino not to leave the club, despite his reduced playing time in recent months.

The signing of Portuguese forward Diogo Jota last summer and the recent arrival of Luis Diaz in January has seen Firmino’s role at Liverpool reduce.

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Firmino formed part of Liverpool’s formidable front three alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane as Jurgen Klopp’s side won the Premier League and Champions League.

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However, the Reds have begun to rejuvenate their squad to help them in the future, meaning that Firmino has been linked with a move away from the club.

The forward is also out of contract at the end of next season, alongside Salah and Mane.

His fellow countryman Rivaldo has now urged him to remain at Anfield and battle back for his place in the starting XI.

Speaking to Betfair (via Daily Mirror), Rivaldo said: “Roberto Firmino has been losing out to Diogo Jota for starts at Liverpool and now Luis Diaz is another threat to his time on the pitch.

“Plenty of people are already saying that he should leave in the summer to not compromise his place in Brazil’s World Cup squad.

“But I disagree with that. Once he’s back from injury he should keep battling to recover his starting position at Liverpool because he still has the quality.

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