Liverpool play their first knock-out fixture in the competition for nine years at Porto on Wednesday and in confident form judging by the appearance of Klopp and Roberto Firmino at the pre-match press conference. “I don’t know if Porto are going to be afraid,” said the Brazilian forward at Estádio Do Dragão. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, with nine, has scored more Champions League goals than Firmino this term, the Brazilian’s seven including one in the qualifying round against Hoffenheim. Klopp added: “I don’t think Roberto has stepped up but maybe it is more obvious [what he contributes] because his situations are not overshadowed by Phil Coutinho’s situations. I don’t think he is underrated, not anymore.

Source: The Irish Times February 13, 2018 22:30 UTC