5 Liverpool players Real Madrid must be wary of

#2 Roberto Firmino

Liverpool v A.S. Roma - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Leg One — Firmino will be looking forward to continuing his impressive form in the tournament.

Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino is a dangerous player Real Madrid must monitor closely during the Champions League final on Saturday. Any attempt to underrate the impact of this incredible attacker could cost the Los Blancos the Champions League trophy at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium.

The 26-year-old will threaten the Galacticos in several areas on the pitch. He is clinical in front goal, able to beat defenders with his amazing movement and dribbling skills aswell as brilliant at setting up his teammates to score at the vital moments. He also drops deep into the midfield to contribute to team play and attack building.

Firmino is incredible without the ball too. He works hard to regain lost balls and contributes in defensive roles whenever the need arrives.

His overall team play and ability to score incredible goals at important moments makes him one player Los Blancos must be wary of. The striker has recorded 10 goals and 7 assists to his name in the premier European tournament this term.

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