Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: 3 men who won the game for Liverpool | Premier League 2018-19

Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

#2. Roberto Firmino

Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Jurgen Klopp has immense faith in the Brazilian. This is mainly because Firmino brings a lot more to the game than just goals. And against Tottenham, the Brazilian once against showed just why he is so crucial to this Liverpool team.

Firmino started the game under heavy attention from the Tottenham defense. His every movement was tracked and the Brazilian was closed down continuously by the away team. Tottenham tried to deny Firmino any space to operate, but the Brazilian showed his cleverness to ensure that he continued to have an impact.

He combined well with Salah and Mane and also dropped down to cause his markers all sorts of troubles. But it was in the 16th minute that Firmino made his mark on the game. He followed Robertson’s cross well and got between the Tottenham defense to head home from close range. It gave Liverpool the perfect start and helped them win the game.

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