Roberto Firmino, former Liverpool player, has opened up about the intense clashes between Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah during their time as teammates at Anfield. The Brazilian forward, known as the "firefighter," played a crucial role in diffusing their heated confrontations.

A Legendary Trio

Firmino, Mane, and Salah formed a formidable attacking trio for Liverpool after Salah's arrival in 2017. Over the next five years, they achieved great success, winning the Premier League, Champions League, and FA Cup. Together, they scored an impressive total of 427 goals.

An Explosive Relationship

Despite their achievements on the field, tensions between Mane and Salah were evident. Fans caught a glimpse of their feud during a match against Burnley in 2019 when Mane expressed his frustration at Salah for not passing to him. Both players denied any ongoing feud, but Firmino now sheds light on their relationship.

Firmino, the Link and Firefighter

Firmino witnessed firsthand the looks, grimaces, and body language that revealed the dissatisfaction between Mane and Salah. As the link between them in their attacking play, he took on the role of the "firefighter" during those intense moments. He felt it was his instinct and duty to defuse the situation between them.

The Unleashed Lid

Firmino reveals that the disagreement between Mane and Salah had been building up since the previous season. The explosive clash at Burnley was the tipping point when everything came to the surface for the world to see.

Mane, the Most Explosive

Firmino describes Mane as the most intense of the three players, both in good and bad moments. He admits that he often had to talk to Mane, give him advice, and try to calm him down. Firmino would encourage him to find peace, play for the team, and stay relaxed.

Departures

Mane was the first of the trio to leave Liverpool, joining Bayern Munich last summer after six successful years at Anfield. Firmino also bid farewell to the club this summer, ending his eight-year stay with Liverpool as he sealed a move to Saudi side Al-Ahli.

With Firmino's insights, fans now have a deeper understanding of the dynamic between Salah and Mane and how their fiery relationship impacted Liverpool's success on the field.