Brazilian - Athlete | October 2, 1991 -
Without a doubt, German football, where I've played for nearly five years, is very similar - maybe just a little less tough than English football.
Roberto Firmino
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I could say Liverpool is the first big club I will play for. It's a massive chance for me to show what I can do.
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I was only 19 when I came to Hoffenheim. Everything was new to me - a strange country, a foreign language. That was not easy at the beginning. Europe was a big adventure to me, and of course I had my doubts.
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By working hard at Hoffenheim, I made it into the Selecao.
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I will keep my time at Hoffenheim and the people I met here in my heart forever.
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I was adapted to European football after playing in Germany for three years, but English football is very different to the Bundesliga.
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When I was younger, I played as a right-back. I also played as a central defender, but I realised that I could dominate the ball quite calmly, so I started playing further forward in front of the back four.
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I left Brazil very early, before reaching the top level of the Brazilian championship. That made a difference: I was not seen as a 'name' around the country.
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Professor Tite has played a big role in the Selecao's ascent. He's a brilliant coach, with a unique way of working, but he's also a marvellous person. He makes everyone feel at ease.
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Coutinho is a friend and also a great player. He's got incredible passing ability; he knows how to put attackers in on goal.
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I think the Brazil system is similar to the one we use at Liverpool, with lots of movement, players open out wide, and quality midfielders who join the attack and score goals.
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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.
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