Key Role of Firmino in Gegenpressing Liverpool
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino. (Photo: Andrew Yates / Reuters)
Liverpool - Roberto Firmino is considered to play a key role in the Gegenpressing Liverpool strategy. he skillfully snatch the ball in the opponent's game area.
Firmino has performed quite okay as a forward player. He recorded as many as 22 goals in all competitions, while it was able to score 12 assists.
Firmino performances this season increasingly special, because he was able to actively help the defense. According to Squawka's survival statistics, Firmino has made 36 successful tackles, 14 interception, and 29 successful air duel.
His team mate in the Reds squad, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, talks about Firmino's survival skills.
"Bobby (Firmino) is one of the best things about winning the ball back on the front lineshe can do pressing from unexpected points, so the opponent did not know he would come and get the ball back, "he told Liverpool's official website.
"He is very good at helping the defense, he can play as false nine so his position is not too forwardhe backed away, came to the ball, and opened space for Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to run. "
"The three players are doing very well and when Firmino goes down, two other players run from behind, giving us lots of options to play or work together between playerswhen these three players are in the best performance, no other players you expect to be in front of you, "said the former Arsenal midfielder.
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