Now that Liverpool have to work things out without their best striker, Roberto Firmino and Phillippe Coutinho led the Reds to a crucial win in their battle to secure a UEFA Champions League spot.
Firmino's goal, a true thing of beauty, capped Liverpool's comeback in just two minutes. But by scoring that amazing volley to settle the game 2-1, he reached one milestone not many players would want.
Roberto Firmino has been booked more times (7) for 'excessive celebration' since 2012/13 than any other player in Europe's top 5 leagues. pic.twitter.com/DfCO81fGEp
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) April 8, 2017
But it wasn't all bad for the Reds' striker, as he also entered a very exclusive EPL goal scoring list with his right-footed thunderbolt.
Roberto Firmino is the 4th Brazilian to score 20+ PL goals after Coutinho, Juninho & Oscar #PL
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) April 8, 2017
If Liverpool fans were worried about their fate without Sadio Mane, their hopes can remain alive considering Firmino's numbers.
Roberto Firmino has now been directly involved in 16 league goals this season; Sadio Mané (18) is the only Liverpool player with more. pic.twitter.com/Wz5QYn17lE
— 8 Fact Football (@8Fact_Footballl) April 8, 2017
