Thierry Henry reveals why he named Firmino as Premier League’s most complete striker

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Arsenal legend, Thierry Henry has stated that Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino is the Premier League’s ‘most complete striker’ ahead of Tottenham’s Harry Kane and Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero.

Firmino has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season for the Reds.

Henry, however, believes the Brazilian’s work-rate and movement on the pitch puts him ahead of Kane, Aguero and every other EPL strikers.

“His movement, his work-rate, the way he makes the two central defenders move to allow Mo Salah to make those runs,” Henry told Sky Sports.

“Firmino is the most complete striker in the league.

“I’m not talking about the best finisher or the best work rate, I’m talking about all round.

“The most complete in the league.”

Meanwhile, Firmino has also been named in Brazil’s 23-man squad for their 2018 World Cup campaign this summer in Russia.

The 26-year-old will also play for Liverpool when the face Real Madrid in the Champions League final slated for May 26.



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