Firmino WOrld cup player to watch out for

Brazil. Synonymous with attractive, flowing football. Over the years they have been blessed with an abundance of world class strikers, including probably the best of them all in Ronaldo. However, times have changed for the once feared Nation. With Diego Costa opting to play for Spain there was gap up front. Firmino ceased the opportunity and made his debut in November 2014, which led to him leading the line in the Copa America.

Liverpool have a lot of strikers at their club. Origi, Sturridge, Danny Ings but Klopp insists on playing Firmino. No doubt this very talented individual is the first name on Klopp's team sheet each week. He may not score the most goals but he is a classy player who works hard for the team and creates space for others to run into and score. As we can see by the scoring Charts Liverpool love to share their goals around.

Before Firmino signed for Liverpool,  a lot of pundits and fans questioned whether Firmino's stats were up to the standard of the Premier League. Many fans of Manchester United were quick to compare him to Memphis Depay believing they had captured a better player. However, Firmino was quick to hit back at his doubters and become a top Premier league player. Whereas Memphis Depay can't get a game at Manchester United.

Brendan Rodgers seemed to utilise him all wrong. Under Rodgers, Firmimo wasn't playing like a player that had just cost 29m. Then in came Klopp. The 8th of October 2015 was the date Firmino never looked back. He changed the way he played; he tracked back a lot more, never stopped running and began to regain his confidence. Him and Coutinho soon became the Brazillian duo no defenders wanted to face. Adding in Mane, Wijnaldum and Lallana,, Liverpool now have one of the most potent counter attacks in world football.

Not only has Klopps Influence on Firmino improved the Liverpool team. The Brazilian Naional team has also reaped the benefits with the star scoring 5 goals in 18 games. When Coutinho and Firmino both play for Brazil they really do light it up. Pre 2015 Neymar was literally the only player who stepped up for Brazil. Now he has players around him, particularly Firmino, who are willing to put their bodies on the line to get the win.

When Messi and Ronaldo retire a new superstar needs to step up. I firmly believe that player can be Roberto Firmino.