The Liverpool fans have been in fine spirits in the Transfer Tavern of late due to their side’s excellent form in recent weeks.
The sale of Philippe Coutinho during the January transfer window was widely slated by Liverpool supporters who were concerned that his departure could derail their bid to qualify for the Champions League this season, but his absence has done nothing to upset their flow so far. In fact, Liverpool seem to have gone from strength to strength since he left for the Catalan giants last month, and that feeling is backed up by statistics which prove The Reds have improved without the Brazilian.
How to deal with selling your ‘best player’ for £142m… pic.twitter.com/rqEKaECYSb
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) February 26, 2018
In Coutinho’s absence Liverpool have enjoyed a greater percentage of victories and become more prolific in-front of goal, which begs the question, was he really the clubs most important player?
Although a handful of the supporters maintain that Coutinho was central to Liverpool’s success despite their club’s apparent improvement in recent weeks, there are plenty of Kopites who claim that both Roberto Firmino is more influential than their former employee.
Firmino has been lauded as the most important player on Liverpool’s ranks, as many believe his influence on the team is greater than that of Mo Salah, which may arrive as a surprise to some.
Who exactly the star of the show is at Anfield is down to interpretation and personal opinion, but it appears that plenty of the fans are beginning to believe that Liverpool are better off without Coutinho.
Here’s what the Liverpool fans have had to say about Firmino and Liverpool’s form since the Brazilian magician packed his bags for Barcelona…
https://twitter.com/MundaneMog/status/968156238449139724
Firmino is our best player
— Leif (@KapperHD) February 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/RyanHarnden/status/968145048813686784
https://twitter.com/RyanHarnden/status/968168443915665408
Third best player behind Salah an Firmino obviously
— jamesmcgivern (@JamesMcGivern1) February 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/rintojulian/status/968175104843644928
I believe the whole team plays better if without coutinho. If coutinho in the team, they look give all the burdens to coutinho to create chances
— Syah222 (@syah222218) February 26, 2018
Not our best was carried by Firmino
— LEIGHTON ROMBACH (@Leightonrombac1) February 26, 2018
