Former Brazil coach Sylvinho was sent on a mission to watch Roberto Firmino back in 2016 and immediately fell in love with the Liverpool star.
The 28-year-old joined the Reds in 2015 after moving from Hoffenheim and has gone on to become of the world's best No 9s. Competition on the international stage is fierce with the likes of Neymar and Gabriel Jesus also commanding starting berths.
But Sylvinho, who played for Arsenal and Manchester City during his career, was unbelievably impressed by Firmino having been sent on a mission by Brazil boss Tite.
He said: "When I started working with the national team in 2016, the manager told me: 'there's a Burnley v Liverpool that it would be good if you could go to'.
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