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20th Dec 2015

Roberto Firmino’s stats from Liverpool’s loss to Watford are horrendous

He'll have better days

Robert Redmond

Horror show.

Very few Liverpool players performed with distinction during their 3-0 loss away to Watford.

Goalkeeper Adam Bogdan, on his league debut for the club, gifted the home side the lead after he bundled the ball from a corner into Nathan Ake’s path. However, even the hapless Hungarian’s display couldn’t distract from the sheer awfulness of Roberto Firmino’s performance.

The Brazilian forward was signed from German club Hoffenheim last summer for a fee in the region of £29 million, but, an excellent showing against Manchester City aside, has struggled thus far at Anfield.

The only consolation for the 24 year old after today’s game is that he surely can’t ever play this badly again.

Firmino failed to have a shot on-target, dribble past an opposition player, complete a cross or create a chance for a teammate. He also misplaced almost half his passes.

The forward was also caught off-side. A lot.

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