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title: "Roberto Firmino a doubt for Merseyside derby"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/news/roberto-firmino-a-doubt-for-merseyside-derby/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2019-02-26T08:11:13Z"
modified: "2019-02-26T08:11:46Z"
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# Roberto Firmino a doubt for Merseyside derby

Liverpool could have to make do without Roberto Firmino for the Merseyside derby this weekend, report the [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/25/liverpool-face-anxious-wait-roberto-firmino-countdown-merseyside/](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/25/liverpool-face-anxious-wait-roberto-firmino-countdown-merseyside/)*[Telegraph](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2019/02/25/liverpool-face-anxious-wait-roberto-firmino-countdown-merseyside/)*.

The Brazilian limped off in the first half of Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Manchester United, having injured his ankle.

Firmino was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches, causing much concern among supporters.

The 27-year-old looks a certainty to miss Wednesday’s visit of Watford and his involvement in Sunday’s trip to Everton is also in doubt.

Should he miss both games, it leaves Jurgen Klopp with a selection dilemma in attack.

He could go with either Daniel Sturridge or Divock Origi, but neither look convincing.

Xherdan Shaqiri is also an option, with the Swiss adopting a right-sided role and Mohamed Salah playing up front.

Firmino is a big loss to Liverpool, with so much of their play going through him and his off-the-ball brilliance unrivalled.

Not having him available for a huge derby would be a blow, as the Reds look to stay ahead of Manchester City in the title race.