Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino came off the bench on Saturday to help his team secure a much-needed three points.
Fans on Twitter have disagreed with Watford striker Troy Deeney after he claimed that Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino is the ‘best number nine’ in the Premier League.
Deeney, who is currently recovering from injury, made those comments whilst working as a pundit for Sky Sports on Soccer Saturday.
Some supporters on Twitter believe that the likes of Harry Kane, Sergio Aguero and Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang would have something else to say about that.
Two of the above three players scored at the weekend, whilst Kane helped Tottenham to a thumping win against Crystal Palace on home soil.
Meanwhile, Firmino, who moved to Anfield in 2015 for £29 million [BBC Sport], showcased his class as he came off the bench to help the Reds secure all three points against Newcastle.
The Brazil international provided two assists during the game, including one spectacular assist when his backheel helped Mo Salah get on the scoresheet.
There’s no doubt that Firmino is a very underrated figure in England’s top-flight and Europe overall. His biggest strength is arguably making players around him better.
Whilst Sadio Mane and Salah increase their goal tally, Firmino can also get on the scoresheet, but he makes the ball tick and provides those chances for his more attacking teammates.
But there were some neutral fans who felt that there were still better players or better number nine’s in England’s top-flight than the Liverpool man.
Here is a selection of fans reacting to Deeney’s comments about Firmino:
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