Monday, 17th March, 2014
Chelsea and Liverpool were amongst sides to send scouts to watch Hoffenheim starlet Roberto Firmino in action against Mainz on Saturday.
The Brazilian grabbed a goal for his side in the 53rd minute, which put them 2-0 up in the Bundesliga contest and seemingly on course for victory.
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However, a late collapse saw Mainz run out 4-2 winners, with four goals scored from the 67th minute onwards.
According to German daily Bild, watching on from the stands were representatives from Chelsea, Liverpool, AC Milan, Schalke, Inter and Wolfsburg.
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All were there to watch up and coming talent Firmino, but Hoffenheim coach Markus Gisdol has warned suitors off the 22-year-old attacking midfielder.
"Not at all [we don’t assume he’s leaving]", said the 44-year-old former Schalke assistant.
"Of course we know the mechanics of the market, but players who have proven themselves and fit into our system well we want to keep here."
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