Liverpool fans haven’t had much to smile about over the last year or so, but that certainly changed when they woke up on Wednesday morning to the news that Roberto Firmino had agreed a deal to join the club, subject to a medical.

The Brazilian international was one of the most sought-after players this summer, after scoring seven league goals last season and creating more chances (69) than any player at Hoffenheim.

Three who will benefit

Philippe Coutinho

Coutinho alone was frightening going forward last season and Firmino is a player in a very similar mould – able to drift past defenders and produce chance after chance.

Daniel Sturridge

The Reds will be finally hoping that his latest setback is the final one for a while yet – the 25-year-old England international is one of the deadliest forwards around when fully fit.

Jordan Henderson

Going forward, Henderson has improved every season and he registered an impressive nine league assists last term, as well as scoring six league goals.

The 25-year-old displayed some Gerrard-esque crosses in the last campaign, but Liverpool struggled at times to make the most of it with young Raheem Sterling leading the line.


Three who will suffer


Jordon Ibe


After Rodgers recalled him from his loan spell at Derby County last year, Ibe broke into the first team and was one of the bright lights in an otherwise dark campaign.

However, it is hard to see Ibe being a regular with Firmino around next season and with potentially even more strengthening likely to occur.

Adam Lallana

Lallana had an injury-hit first campaign at Anfield, but the majority of Liverpool supporters are big admirers of the silky England international.

His impressive performance for England against Slovenia recently highlighted the quality he possesses and whilst he will certainly play a big part next season for Liverpool, Firmino could easily take his spot in the team and the Brazilian definitely has the attributes to keep him out of it as well.


Lazar Markovic

The Serbian international made the big-money move last summer from Benfica and while a lot was expected of Markovic, the winger failed to deliver in his first season at Anfield.

However, much of that was due to the fact he played in the unfamiliar position of left wing-back as Rodgers persisted with his 3-5-2 system.

With the Liverpool boss now looking certain to play everyone in their usual positions, it could actually backfire for Markovic with a number of players likely to be ahead of him in the pecking order in his preferred role.


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