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Liverpool striker Firmino: I don't sacrifice my game for Mane and Salah

Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino says he's happy with his role in manager Jurgen Klopp's setup.

Firmino has dismissed claims he sacrifices himself to allow team-mates Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane flourish.

The Brazilian, 30, has scored 34 Premier League goals since the start of the 2018-19 campaign - 39 fewer than Salah and 22 fewer than Mane.

Speaking to Globo Esporte, Firmino said: "I don't see it that way.

"Each one has a very well-defined role on the field, it's a team that has been playing together for some time and we know each other very well.

"We play for each other for Liverpool, and that makes a difference."

He added: "Besides being an excellent coach, Klopp is a sensational guy, with a huge heart.

"And I can say that, if I'm a better player today, it's a lot thanks to him. We've known each other since German football and, here at Liverpool, we've been together for six years.

"Today, I feel comfortable playing in more than one position, I have more freedom to move and also help with marking."

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