But despite Klopp’s insistence that Firmino brings more to Liverpool’s game than just goals, the Brazilian hitman has defied his critics by rediscovering his scoring touch this year.
The striker put Watford to the sword last week by netting a hat-trick in the 5-0 win at Vicarage Road and has looked razor sharp this term.
And with four league goals in just six games, Firmino looks primed to reach double figures in the Premier League after failing to do so in the past two years.
With Mane still at his imperious best and Salah currently playing in a league of his own, Firmino’s return to form means that the front three that have dominated the Premier League over the past few years still have plenty of mileage left in the tank.