25 Aug 2015 20:31:48
Seems to me Henderson's injury was a blessing in disguise. Lucas wouldn't have played otherwise. My point is we need Lucas especially in away games.Tactically we were almost perfect yesterday and we're more effective going forward with Firmino instead of Lallana though Lallana would have been a better substitute than Ibe. My question to Ed001 is what you think of Firmino's full debut yesterday? Still early to make judgements but it seems to me he can cope with the pace of Premier League.

{Ed001's Note - I liked what he did, he created space for Coutinho to operate and caused Arsenal a few problems. Lots of potential there I thought.}

1.) 26 Aug 2015
26 Aug 2015 00:52:59
So did I and he's not even fully fit yet.

2.) 26 Aug 2015
25 Aug 2015 23:42:56
He kept and recovered the ball well uses his body to good effect, I don't think he'll struggle with physical demands of the league, a few more games with the team and he will be influential

3.) 26 Aug 2015
26 Aug 2015 02:51:25
i thought he showed a good football brain; i am however worried that he is lacking pace.

4.) 26 Aug 2015
26 Aug 2015 10:43:26
I don't think he lacks pace at all, in fact Firmino is pretty quick, as redohio said, he is not fully fit. He didn't have a pre season so he is behind most of players fitness wise.

5.) 26 Aug 2015
26 Aug 2015 11:06:37
Hi PowerLFC,

I initially thought about his pace, but I think it's more sharpness. I saw enough pace when Milner put him through to suggest his pretty quick, not lightning, but fast enough.

Once he is up to speed and a bit sharper, he'll look a lot quicker over the first 2,3 yards.

6.) 27 Aug 2015
27 Aug 2015 05:19:29
My only concern with Firmino was his reluctance to press in defence however it seemed the whole team were trying to drop a bit deeper, whatre your thoughts on that point eds? Have to say though i did like him going forward and as an attacker that is his primary role