Roberto Firmino

“It's hard to be as good as Ronaldinho and Ronaldo were, but we're going to do our best, both myself and Philippe Coutinho, to get close to them and be the best players we can be for the Brazilian national team.”

“I have suffered racial prejudice, and I know how painful it is. People need to take this issue more seriously and engage in this fight against racism.”

“I don't think it's a problem if you play well and don't score, when you are creating chances.”

“I learnt a lot in Germany, and the German mentality really helped me. It was an enormous step in my life.”

“I'd be happy if I was part of a Liverpool side that kept winning titles, cups, and made history.”

“I have always worked very hard in my career. Always working towards a good moment. And when you plan, the rewards appear.”

“Certainly my dream is to lift the Premier League trophy with Liverpool, and that's what we are trying to do.”

“My parents gave up things for me when I was growing up.”

“Everybody knows that Coutinho is a great footballer - here in England, they call him 'The Magician.' He made his decision to join Barcelona, but every time we meet and play for the Selecao, we have a good chat and maintain that friendship. He is an exceptional guy and one of the best friends football has given me.”

“I really enjoyed my time in Germany but didn't actually win anything.”

“I was adapted to European football after playing in Germany for three years, but English football is very different to the Bundesliga.”

“I consider myself to be half-Brazilian and half-German on the pitch.”

“Everyone hears stories about what it means to be a Liverpool player, but, until you live it personally, you cannot really understand it.”

“I just worry about playing well and helping Liverpool go as far as possible in the Premier League. If that is achieved by me scoring goals, even better.”

“I am very proud of being Brazilian, but I am also thankful for having the chance to play in Germany for four and a half years. I have completely changed the way I play football because Germany is a tougher, faster game which is more tactical with tighter marking.”

“Which team in the world would not like to have a player of the quality of Coutinho?”

“I love playing for Liverpool FC. The fans are excellent and fantastic in how they support us all the way. They support us throughout the games, and the work they do during the match is beautiful.”

“Your eyes are very important as a professional footballer.”

“I come from Maceio, where it is very hot all year around. I moved to Florinoples in the south, which is very cold. I passed the tests that were asked of me there, and that got me the move to Germany. I could have stayed in Brazil, but I wanted the challenge.”

“The Selecao go into every competition to win it.”