Liverpool’s Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino says that he us accustomed to pressure, after a tough few months of acclimatising to life in England, the ex-Hoffenheim man admits he had an adjustment period, but insists he was equipped to deal with the challenge.
Speaking to goal.com, Firmino said, “I’m accustomed to pressure. It’s what we as players live. If you don’t want pressure, then football is not for you,” he said.
“The first few months here were difficult as everything is different on and off the pitch. You have to start learning from scratch and, with time, it all becomes easier to understand. I feel I have adapted well now and will get much better.”
Firmino also suggests that the arrival of Jurgen Klopp, whom he knew very well from his time in Germant, aided his adaption, “I played against his team many times, knew what he expected of his players and how he treated them. In Germany, he is huge and it was exciting to know I’d get the chance to work with him and not against him anymore.
“With his work ethic and mentality, he is perfect for us and we can all feel the changes he has made in this short time. The team has more belief and confidence now. The more we have the chance to do what he wants from us, the better we will get. I think that is starting to show in the results.
“He’s an incredible person and an amazing manager. He’s been very successful, especially with Dortmund, and working with him every day is like a new lesson; he teaches us a lot! I’m looking forward to gaining even more from him and becoming a winner with him.”
