Liverpool supporters ‘sobbing’ after Leicester win as Roberto Firmino serenaded

Liverpool followers have aimed an outpour of affection at Roberto Firmino after the King Power Stadium away finish paid tribute to the Anfield icon throughout Monday’s 3-0 win in opposition to Leicester City. The Reds’ travelling assist lined the complete songbook as they prolonged their successful run to seven video games, however the highlight was on Firmino.

Eight years after his £21million arrival from Hoffenheim, Firmino will stroll away from Liverpool when his contract expires this summer season.

The Brazilian ahead has gained every thing there may be to win below Jurgen Klopp, registering 109 objectives and 79 assists in 360 appearances.

He wasn’t within the matchday squad at Leicester however travelled along with his teammates as he laps up the ultimate weeks of his time on the membership till free company.

And Liverpool followers expressed their love for the 31-year-old for minutes on finish along with his traditional chant that has change into a staple of the Anfield terraces.

Cameras caught Firmino smiling with glee on the bench throughout Liverpool’s newest victory, and his teammates sang alongside and paraded him in entrance of the away finish after full-time.

Supporters on social media have mirrored the heartwarming gestures towards Firmino within the Midlands.

Plenty have taken to Twitter to confess his end-of-season departure can be too emotional to deal with as he prepares to say goodbye to Anfield on Saturday.

@WilcoFtbl tweeted: “We’re saying goodbye to Firmino at Anfield this weekend. I’ll be crying.”

@Real_LFC_Fan wrote: “Literally sobbing hearing Firmino’s name being sung for so long.”

@virgtrent added: “Sobbing and crying and throwing up. I love you, Bobby Firmino, and I love you, Liverpool FC.”