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Why is Firmino out?

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino will miss Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea due to injury. The Brazil international has missed the last two matches with a groin injury and will not have recovered in time for the weekend. Assistant manager Pep Lijnders said: "Bobby won't be available for the final."

Is Firmino injured?

The Brazilian has been missing with a foot injury he picked up in the FA Cup semi-final victory against Manchester City last month. At his pre-match press conference (via Liverpoolfc.com), Klopp confirmed that Firmino was back in full training but is yet to make a decision as to whether he will be involved on Saturday.

Where did Firmino go?

Liverpool. On 23 June 2015, while he was competing for Brazil at the Copa América, Hoffenheim and Firmino agreed terms for him to transfer to Premier League club Liverpool for up to £29 million on conclusion of the tournament, subject to a work permit.

Why is Firmino not in the squad?

Roberto Firmino has been ruled out of Liverpool's clash with Norwich City on Saturday afternoon as a result of a muscle injury.

Is Diogo Jota injured?

As Liverpool prepare to take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, a report has emerged providing a huge injury update on striker Diogo Jota. Both Jota and Roberto Firmino were injured during the 2-0 Champions League victory against Inter Milan in the San Siro.

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Why is Firmino called Bobby?

We've had a new manager, a change of number and, most importantly, a lovable nickname from the Kop. Speaking with the Liverpool website about being called Bobby, the 30-year-old said: 'Bobby! I was given this nickname here, it's very affectionate. I ended up embracing it as it's easy to say and it caught on here.

What happened to roberto Firmino?

The Brazilian star has returned to full fitness right before one of the biggest months in Liverpool Football Club history. The Brazilian had picked up the foot injury in the last few minutes of FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City causing him to miss the last five games for Liverpool.

Why Roberto is Bobby?

It can also be short for the male name Roberto. The female version is also sometimes spelled "Bobbi" or "Bobi". "Bobby" is a diminutive of "Bob", itself a diminutive which most likely originated from the hypocorism Rob, short for Robert.

Is Firmino a Liverpool legend?

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