Liverpool’s slim chances of securing a spot in the Champions League for the upcoming season were not helped by their draw against Aston Villa at Anfield, but it was absolutely appropriate that Roberto Firmino was the one to provide hope for redemption.
This was the day that Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool’s inner soul said goodbye at Anfield.
We were said to be suffering from Sadio Mane’s absence earlier in the season, and there was undoubtedly some truth to that claim. However, Bobby’s departure is certain to cause greater upheaval than that of his old teammate.
Despite Mane’s actual greatness, his impact on Liverpool’s current ascent extends much beyond the field of play than Mane’s did.
Although Liverpool no longer requires the Brazilian’s once-essential attributes on the field, his positive energy in the locker room, practice facility, and terraces will be completely and utterly irreplaceable.
Since I was initially shoved through the turnstiles at Anfield more than 45 years ago, I don’t believe there has ever been a bond quite like the one that exists between the fans and Bobby.
It appears that the love we have for him is fully reciprocal as well. On Saturday, there were tears that he had foreseen.
In essence, this is similar to how it felt when the best friend you had in elementary school or who lived across the street moved away. Those of us who fell for him right away will feel such beautiful grief at our parting.
