According to Brazilian legend Kaka, Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is the best forward in the world along with Barcelona’s Luis Suarez.
The 37-year-old has watched his national compatriot with pride in the Premier League as Firmino has inspired Liverpool to the summit of the table in the top tier and is almost certain to win their first top-flight English title in 30 years.
Along with the backbone of goalkeeper Alisson and midfield destroyer Fabinho, Firmino has been arguably the best Brazilian player in the League. The 28-year-old attacker’s work ethic and tenacity have contributed eight goals and a further seven assists as well this term.
With only six wins away from winning the Premier League title, Liverpool is inching closer to the title and it could be even quicker if the opposition around them drop points. And former AC Milan superstar Kaka has stated hailed Firmino as the best striker in the world.
In a recent conversation with Sky Sports, 2007 Ballon d’Or winner Kaka spoke about the fabulous Brazilian trio at Liverpool praising Firmino for his ability to change positions and creating the play, “Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the world right now, Fabinho is one of the best midfielders, and Firmino and [Luis] Suarez are the best strikers in the world, Firmino understands his place on the field and changes his position. He doesn’t stay in the box the whole time, he comes and gets the ball and creates the plays.”
The Merseyside giants are currently on 73 points after 25 games and are yet to lose a game in the Premier League.
