Roberto Firmino and Fabinho were in attendance at Anfield on Monday
After spending 13 years at the Reds overall, the Brazilians were successful in winning the FIFA Club World Cup, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, and Premier League.
After leaving Liverpool in the summer, Firmino and Fabinho joined Saudi Pro League teams; Fabinho joined Al Ittihad’s Karim Benzema, while Firmino joined Al Ahli’s Riyad Mahrez.
As they watched Liverpool easily defeat Newcastle to take a three-point lead atop the Premier League standings, the two players made their first journey back to Anfield since leaving the team this week.
Firmino told Liverpool’s official website that it was “emotional” to be back at the club while discussing his move back to Anfield.
“I’m thrilled to be back at home, at Liverpool, and at Anfield Stadium as well. I’m incredibly appreciative to God for giving me the opportunity to see the game once more. Firmino remarked, “Of course I’m not playing, but I watch the game and see the boys.”
“Being here is always emotional; you can never forget being here. We have a great history at the club that we all contributed to, and no one can dispute it because it is already documented in the history books. Our purpose is to provide assistance.
Liverpool has been active in the transfer market since the two left to restructure their starting lineup. The Reds signed four midfielders in all during the summer transfer window in an effort to replace Fabinho in the middle of the pitch: Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Wataru Endo.
Regarding those acquisitions, Fabinho stated he is impressed with how quickly they have become a regular member of the starting lineup.
“It’s really important for the team that the players that arrived are already playing good football, really integrated to the team,” stated Fabinho.
Players with exceptional skill such as Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, and Endo. It matters since the squad lost a number of very significant players. They are doing a great job, in my opinion.
“Thiago isn’t playing as much as he would want right now, but I’m confident that his experience is benefiting these players as well because he talks a lot and communicates effectively.
“The players that arrived here are doing a great job.”