Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Roberto Firmino’s importance for his team after benching him for Atalanta thrashing (Video)

Roberto Firmino started on the bench in  Liverpool’s 0-5 win away to Atalanta on Tuesday, giving up his spot in the starting XI to newcomer Diogo Jota. The ex-Wolves forward delivered a great performance, scoring a hat-trick, and with the Premier League champions heading to Manchester to face City on Sunday, many have called for this selection again.

But it seems manager Jurgen Klopp is far from impressed with the criticism Firmino has been facing lately.

🗣"For a lot of people in the world if you ask them what makes Liverpool special they would say the way Bobby Firmino is playing"

Jurgen Klopp has defended Roberto Firmino's form after Diogo Jota's strong start to the season pic.twitter.com/DJ69dq6ANA

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