WATCH: Roberto Firmino receives special gift in front of Anfield crowd after playing his final home game Liverpool

WATCH: Roberto Firmino receives special gift in front of Anfield crowd after playing his final home game Liverpool
WATCH: Roberto Firmino receives special gift in front of Anfield crowd after playing his final home game Liverpool

In an emotionally charged scene at Anfield, Roberto Firmino, along with three other Liverpool players set to bid adieu to the club, received tokens of gratitude. This followed their Premier League match, which ended in a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. The touching tribute was punctuated by a ceremony in which fellow Reds teammates formed an honor guard, applauding each departing player in turn.

Taking to Twitter, seasoned reporter James Pearce shared footage of this heartfelt ceremony. The supporters took this opportunity to display their immense gratitude for the contributions made by the outgoing players.

The standout moment came when Firmino, donning the number nine jersey, approached to collect his gift and was serenaded with his now-iconic chant.

This can be seen in the video below:

Naby Keita, James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and Firmino—who received the loudest applause of them all—were the proud recipients of these gifts of appreciation.

Firmino, affectionately known as Bobby at Anfield, marked his final home game with a late equalizer that maintained a slim possibility of Liverpool finishing in the Premier League's top four. Though this prospect now seems remote given the day's results, it didn't dim the spirit of celebration on the pitch.

The Brazilian forward's tenure at Anfield, stretching back to 2015, will be immortalized by numerous key goals, his unwavering dedication to the club, and his infectious personality. Ever the workhorse when off the ball, Firmino's ceaseless effort and commitment won the hearts of all those rooting for the Reds.


Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa: Match Report

Liverpool FC v Aston Villa - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Aston Villa - Premier League

In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Saturday, Roberto Firmino delivered a late equalizer, keeping Liverpool's faint hopes of a top-four finish alive with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. Firmino, set to depart when his contract expires at season's end, brought the crowd to its feet with a dramatic 89th-minute goal.

The 27th minute saw Jacob Ramsey of Villa break the deadlock. After a bout of sustained pressure, he made a darting run to the back post, nodding in a cross from Douglas Luiz.

Notably, Villa even had a golden opportunity to seize the lead just five minutes earlier when awarded a penalty, but their striker, Ollie Watkins, sent his effort wide.

Liverpool believed they had found an equalizer early in the second half, as a close-range strike by Cody Gakpo found the back of the net. However, after a prolonged VAR check, the goal was disallowed for offside.

Undeterred, the home side controlled the game's frantic final minutes. As time ticked away, it was Firmino who found the net and made sure his final appearance at Anfield was one to remember.

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