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Liverpool star Roberto Firmino causes live TV disagreement between Neville and Souness
LIVERPOOL star Roberto Firmino caused a disagreement between Gary Neville and Graeme Souness live on Sky Sports this afternoon.
Manchester United legend Neville and Liverpool great Souness were previewing Manchester City’s visit to Anfield later today.
Neville revealed his love for Brazil international Firmino, who is set to lead the line for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
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However, he said the 27-year-old is not the best all-round striker in the Premier League.
Neville said of Firmino: “He’s a brilliant, brilliant player. I love Firmino.
He’s not got the best awareness, he’s probably not got the best touch in the league out of all the strikers
“I didn’t hesitate in putting him in my team of the season (last season).
“He’s not got the best awareness, he’s probably not got the best touch in the league out of all the strikers, he’s not maybe the biggest goalscorer in the league, but for me he sets the tone for everything that Liverpool do.”
Souness then questioned what Gary Neville said, replying: “You don’t think he’s got a good touch?”
Neville then defended his comments, responding: “He hasn’t got the best touch in the league.
“(Sergio) Aguero, someone like that.
“He’s got a good touch but what I’m saying to you is you wouldn’t say he’s got the best touch, best awareness, best goalscorer.
“But in terms of his contribution to the team, it’s incredible.”
Souness believes Firmino’s touch is better than Neville is giving him credit for.
“I actually think he’s got a really good touch,” the Scot said.
“I think that’s why he can get on the ball inside the opposition’s box where there’s lots of bodies, where the touch has to be so good to get your shot away or make that killer pass.
“There’s no doubting, and we both agree, he is an exceptional player.
"I think he would get in any team.”