Roberto Firmino detained in Liverpool by one thing, says Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink

The selflessness of Roberto Firmino begins to play against him in Liverpool, according to former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

The Brazilian's double against Burnley earlier this month was his only goal in his last nine appearances with the club, although he helped Sadio Mane's goal in Fulham's 2-1 win on Sunday. , at Craven Cottage.

Firmino have scored 13 times for the Reds this season, but having found the net 27 times in all competitions in 2017/18, the Brazilian is behind Mane and Mohamed Salah in the tables of goals of the club during this campaign.

And Hasselbaink says it's got to be more ruthless if Liverpool wants to realize its full potential this season.

"I know that the Brazilian has an important and selfless role alongside Jurgen Klopp, but his team has to increase the general offensive threat, and I would like to see him enter the surface more," said the Dutchman. at BBC Sport.

"I want to see Firmino get more chances from his teammates, because at the moment, he does not have enough.

"We know how good he is when he has an opportunity in front of the goal, and what I really like about him is that he is so calm in those situations.

"When the opportunity arises, he sees the image so that he is in the right place – and he can also perform it.

"The first part is the easy game, but then you need some coolness to find the net." Few players have it, but Firmino does, and his goals could play a vital role in the title race. . "