Liverpool news: Pundit tips ‘superb’ Roberto Firmino for new role after source’s Klopp reveal
Kevin Campbell has tipped Roberto Firmino to play a squad rotation role for Liverpool should he sign a new contract at Anfield.
The former Arsenal striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, insisted the 30-year-old still has a “very important” part to play for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
A Liverpool source told Football Insider on Saturday (12 February) that the club are set to offer Firmino a new contract ahead of the summer window.
The source explained Klopp remains a huge admirer of the Brazil international and believes he still has a big role to play over the coming seasons.
Firmino‘s current deal is up in June 2023, with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane also out of contract at the end of next season.
Campbell suggested there will be squad rotation at Liverpool in the wake of Luis Diaz’s arrival and Diogo Jota’s form.
“It’s all about the squad for Liverpool now,” he told Football Insider‘s Ewan Kingsbury.
“There’ll be times when Firmino sits down, but we’ve seen the likes of Mane also on the bench before.
“When you’re playing for a club like Liverpool with that many fixtures across four different competitions – everyone’s going to get their quota of games.
“I don’t think he’ll be too worried about playing every game. I think he knows that he will have to play that squad role now. He still has a very important role to play, because he’s a superb player on his day.”
Firmino has netted 94 goals and registered 73 assists in 315 games since joining Liverpool in 2015.
The Reds face Chelsea in the League Cup final later this month.
Their campaigns in the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup are also ongoing.
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