Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino has hailed the Reds trio who made their first team debuts against Wolves in the FA Cup and urged them to remain focused to fulfil their potential at Anfield.
The Reds dished out first team debuts to as many as three academy graduates during the 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Monday as all of Curtis Jones, Rafael Camacho and Ki-Jana Hoever featured in the game.
Despite making their senior debuts as a part of the losing side, the youngsters who featured against Wolves gave a good account of themselves.
And Firmino hailed the temperament displayed by the trio by admitting he likes the way they play their football and insisted they will only get better as they develop in the future.
“I think it’s really special. Three ‘debuts’ – as you say in English – from three great up-and-coming players”, Firmino told the club’s official website.
“I really like the way they play football. Unfortunately, we didn’t win at Wolves, but they’re young – they’ll get even better and develop further.”
The Brazilian also offered advice to the young trio by urging them to remain focused on the pitch in order to fulfil their potential in Liverpool colours at Anfield.
“To keep their feet on the ground, to never get carried away and start thinking you’re too good”, Firmino added when he was asked about advice he would like to pass on to the youngsters.
“This is where it all starts for them, but they haven’t won anything yet.
“They need to remain focused, work hard and one day they’ll be able to show their full potential.”
Liverpool, who have suffered back-to-back defeats for the first time this season, will next face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
