Liverpool FC forward Roberto Firmino has responded to Manchester United legend Roy Keane criticism for being too friendly ahead of the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool on Sunday.
Though United have struggled to score against Liverpool, Keane didn't like the opponents hugging and having some talk ahead of kick-of.
Speaking on
Sky Sports at the weekend, he told:
“I’m disgusted with the players. You’re going to war, they’re hugging and kissing. Don’t even look at the opposition. You’re going into battle against them. Chat to them after the game, or don’t even chat to them after the game.”
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In response to United legend's criticism, Firmino considered their behaviour "normal."
He told
ESPN Brasil: “I don’t want to create controversy with anyone. I find it quite normal before the game to greet each other, ask how they are doing. That’s all. Nothing more than that. But on the pitch, they aren’t friends, each one defends his club to the best of his ability. Then the rivalry increases on the pitch.”
