Liverpool star Roberto Firmino reveals he is ‘sad’ at Reds’ lack of European football this season
ROBERTO FIRMINO moaned he is “unhappy” at Liverpool’s lack of European football.
The Reds finished eighth in the Prem and runners up in the Europa League last season to miss out on continental clashes this time round.
Roberto Firmino admits he is saddened by Liverpool’s lack of European footballPA:Press Association
Chelsea are proving this term, as Leicester did last year, that sometimes a domestic-only campaign can work wonders.
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But Firmino, 25, argued: “If we could, I would prefer to play two or three times a week every week.
“It is better for the team to be playing that way. I am very sad that there is no European competition for us this season and I am really looking forward to getting back to that next season.
“It’s definitely the case that only having domestic competitions to focus on should help us. I would say we have an obligation to try and reach the top four for that reason.
Roberto Firmino says he is relishing getting back into Europe next seasonAP:Associated PressThe Brazilian forward disagrees that a heavy European-laden schedule could damage the domestic seasonEPA
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“We have had more rest and more time on the training ground so that’s what we have to try to achieve. It’s very important for the team and the players. We intend to fight to the end so that we can achieve that top four position.
“Not until the last rounds is anything decided. We are going to keep on battling and fighting until the final minute of the final game as nothing will become clear until you get into those latter stages of the season.”
The Brazilian forward could be left even more down in the dumps after boss Jurgen Klopp revealed he may not be fit to play Burnley on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp revealed Roberto Firmino may miss the Burnley clash through injuryGetty ImagesRoberto Firmino picked up a knock during Liverpool's 3-1 win over ArsenalPA:Press Association
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