Liverpool-Manchester City League Cup final combined XI

By Tom Bogert | Feb 27, 2016

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool and Bacary Sagna of Manchester City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 21, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 21: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool shoots at goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on November 21, 2015 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

AMC Roberto Firmino

Firmino has been in fine form and City would know that better than anyone. But, had de Bruyne been fit, he wouldn’t have made it in this attacking midfield trio.

That’s nothing to be ashamed of, these three players range from world class to borderline world class. Even Raheem Sterling can’t crack this combined trio, and *barely audible through gnashing teeth* he’s a very good player in his own right.

Back to Firmino. The Brazilian has been the heartbeat for Liverpool’s attacking play since the turn of the New Year, with the injuries to Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge as well as the lack of form from Christian Benteke. Firmino found his feet at Liverpool when the club needed him most.

Now, it’s exciting to see if his partnership with Coutinho can continue to grow, and if Sturridge can stay healthy to render a devastating front line at Liverpool.

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