Watch Video: Roberto Firmino's hilarious reaction to Man of the Match prize after League Cup win

Roberto Firmino named Man of the Match in narrow Bournemouth win

ROBERTO FIRMINO put in a Man of the Match performance last night as Liverpool knocked Bournemouth out of the League Cup with a 1-0 win, but it was his the prize he was really happy with...

Nathaniel Clyne may have made the decisive intervention with his first goal since a summer arrival but Firmino's influence was everywhere.

The Brazil international had a hand in the goal and was the Reds' most threatening player as they booked a quarter-final tie at Southampton.

The 24-year-old was thrilled to be named man of the match, but he couldn't hide his joy when he found out he could keep the bottle of champagne…

Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Firmino's performance as he claimed his first win as Liverpool boss.

"It is important for a new player when he comes to a club to show this but he does not have to show me because I know him very well," said Klopp.

"We know a little bit more about him, it was very intensive for him tonight. He is ready.

Jurgen Klopp was thrilled with Roberto Firmino's display against Bournemouth

 

"He is prepared for this league, he is physically strong, a good technician and usually he is a good finisher. A good player."

Klopp added: "I feel much better than after a draw - but I don't think the other games were so much worse than today, the result is the biggest difference.

"Minute-by-minute we got better and for the whole 90 minutes we played football. I am satisfied, the boys did really well."