The Brazilian star firmino was able to recover part of his sparkle with his club after voices called for his departure at the levels at which he appeared.
Firminio, who joined the ranks during last summer’s transfers from Liverpool, showed a banner in his first game, scoring three goals in his side’s triumph over the alhazm in the first round of the Roshen League.
Firmino started the season perfectly by scoring a hat-trick against the al-hazm in the first round of the Pro League last August, before fasting for scoring until February.
Unlike fasting for scoring, Firmino did not provide the required technical level either by creating opportunities or helping build play, in addition to his poor physical stock, to be excluded from the starting XI in 8 consecutive games.
Firmino’s appearance at this level came as a resounding surprise to the fans who demanded his departure, along with the media criticism he suffered.
German Matthias Yessele, the Ahly coach, took a new style with Firmino by leaning into the playmaking and freeing from onerous offensive roles and leaving it to young Fras Brycan.
Indeed, the Brazilian star regained his spell, reaching 6 assists and scoring 7 goals in 29 matches in various competitions, but not as known during the golden period with Liverpool.
Firmino’s level contradicts the opening of the question over the coming period, about the possibility of returning to his reign or proving Klopp’s point of view by getting rid of him.
