Billy Koumetio has named former Liverpool star Roberto Firmino as his toughest attacker to face in training.
Speaking to the Liverpool Echothe youngster revealed that the Brazilian international is a difficult player to defend against, with Firmino set to leave Anfield this summer at the end of his contract.
A cult hero on Merseyside, the forward was one of Jurgen Klopp’s most important players as Firmino led Liverpool to a Premier League and UEFA Champions League title.
And Koumetio has already named the striker as his toughest attacking opponent since moving to Liverpool, ahead of the likes of Mohamed Salah and former winger Sadio Mane.
Koumetio said how Firmino’s defending was in training: “The forward with the most headaches is Bobby (Firmino)! Bobby is very difficult to defend.
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“He can go in any direction. He can make any kind of pass. Sometimes he does things you can’t imagine. He goes crazy and you’re like, ‘Wow!’â€
Firmino can still do the job for Liverpool this season
Firmino may still have plenty left in the tank for a top Premier League side who left Liverpool on a free this summer, with the attacker still good enough to compete with the best.
The former Bundesliga striker has clicked at the right time for Liverpool regardless of who he partners with in the forward line, and Firmino could do a job for the Reds this season.
Although a good argument can be made that this summer is the right time to leave, Firmino could still do an impressive amount of work for Liverpool this campaign, especially with Mohamed Salah still around. in the club.