Liverpool will be without Roberto Firmino tonight as the Brazilian is struggling with a muscular injury.
The Reds take on Barcelona this evening in the second-leg of the Champions League semi-final showdown.
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Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is struggling with a muscular injury
But Jurgen Klopp’s side have a mountain to climb if they are to reach the final in Madrid on June 1 having lost 3-0 at the Nou Camp last week.
Liverpool will be without star man Mohamed Salah and will also be missing Firmino.
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Why is Roberto Firmino not playing for Liverpool tonight?
Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that Firmino will not be fit to face Barcelona due to a muscular injury he sustained in training.
While he is out of tonight’s clash, the 27-year-old could return for the Reds’ final Premier League match of the season versus Wolves on Sunday.
What has been said about Roberto Firmino?
On his No.9, Jurgen Klopp said: “He will not be ready for Tuesday and the rest we will see.
“Two of the world’s best strikers are not available [to face Barcelona] and we have to score four goals.
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Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool take on Barcelona tonight
“It doesn’t make life easier but we will try for 90 minutes to celebrate the Champions League campaign to give it a proper finish.”
What is Roberto Firmino’s record this season?
The Liverpool striker has been in impressive form yet again this term.
He has scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in all competitions and scored twice in the Reds’ Champions League quarter-final win over Porto.
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Why is Roberto Firmino not playing for Liverpool tonight? Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that Firmino will not be fit to face Barcelona due to a muscular injury he sustained in training.
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