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Liverpool attacker Firmino delivers fans positive recovery message

Liverpool attacker Roberto Firmino has assured fans he's okay after suffering an eye injury in victory at Tottenham.

Firmino was accidentally poked in his left eye by Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen at Wembley.

The Brazilian hot shot was forced off in the 70th minute after the gauging and was substituted, with Jordan Henderson taking his place.

Firmino revealed on Instagram : "It was just a scare, my eye is ok and so am I. Thank you for all the support and see you soon."

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