Roberto Firmino: 'I want to get better, and I want more trophies'
Roberto Firmino’s thirst for self-improvement is far from quenched, with the No.9 detailing his desire to drive his game to new levels to help Liverpool win more trophies.
A critical component in Jürgen Klopp’s Champions League-winning machine, Firmino is one of seven Reds included on this year’s 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or and became the first Brazilian to reach the milestone of 50 Premier League goals earlier this season.
The 28-year-old also tasted international success last summer, playing a key role as his country secured Copa America glory on home soil.
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However, there is no chance of Firmino being afflicted by complacency in the aftermath of such achievements.
“I think I improved a lot in every way: physically, tactically, mentally, I learned a bit of every aspect,” he told Premier League Productions, when asked how he has changed since arriving at Anfield in 2015.
“But I do not want to stop here. I want to keep improving – I always want more, I have big goals, I want to keep winning titles with this club and that is it.”
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Firmino has featured in all 12 of the Reds’ top-flight matches in 2019-20, helping his team to collect 34 points from a possible 36 prior to the ongoing November international break.
A haul of eight assists in the campaign to date tells the story of his selflessness on the pitch – a trait that comes naturally to him.
“That is just me, my personality, to try to be a good and humble guy,” Firmino explained.
“To try to help my team in the best way with assists and goals. I like that, I like to win all the time, and for that I will always be like this.
“I am a guy who respects my position on the pitch. Where the team needs me, I will play. As a No.9, but sometimes I play as a No.10, and I try to give my best.
“As I mentioned before, I always want to help my team as best as I can and to always be chasing the win, always winning games. That is what matters the most.”
Klopp regularly speaks in glowing terms about a man he has described as the ‘engine’ of his side – and the admiration is mutual.
“I am never tired of praising Klopp,” Firmino said.
“He has so many good things on and off the pitch. He really helps us on a daily basis, we learn so much from him in every way.
“He is able to have the team with him. We have been doing things well and learning a lot from him, and we have been showing on the pitch that we can grow more and more each day and do our best.”
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