Gini Wijnaldum learned all about how difficult Roberto Firmino's Liverpool role is when he played as a false 9 in the Champions League semi-final, first leg loss at Barcelona last year.
Reds assistant Pep Lijnders, a Dutch compatriot of Wijnaldum's, has told AD in Holland that Wijnaldum had even more respect for his teammate after playing in his position in the 3-0 defeat at the Nou Camp last May.
With Firmino struggling through injury and only fit enough for the bench, Wijnaldum earned plaudits for his display in attack alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
But despite having more possession and recording more shots, the Reds succumbed to a 3-0 loss that looked to have put the tie to bed, with Lionel Messi firing home a stunning
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