“More clutch than Messi”, “It’s iconic” – Liverpool fans react to what star player did during 1-1 Aston Villa draw

Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino drew comparisons with Lionel Messi as he equalized for the Reds in his last ever game at Anfield. Fans on Twitter reacted to the clutch moment from the Brazilian attacker.

Firmino made it 1-1 in the 89th minute after Jacob Ramsey had given Aston Villa the lead in the 27th minute of the match. The attacker has already announced that he will leave the Merseysiders at the end of the season. He marked his final home game with a signature performance.

The Brazilian came on as a 72nd-minute substitute for Colombian Luis Diaz. He proved to be clutch as the Reds managed to salvage a point in their latest home match.

Firmino has now scored 12 goals and provided five assists in 34 matches across competitions for the Merseysiders this season. Since joining the club, he has scored 110 goals and provided 79 assists in 361 matches for the Anfield club.

This is not the first time that he has proved to be so decisive in an important match, and fans pointed out how crucial the player has been over the years.

One of them wrote on Twitter:

"More clutch than messi I must say."

Another fan claimed:

"It's iconic."

The Reds, however, saw their hopes of making the top four come to an end as a result of the draw. They have 66 points from 37 games and trail fourth-placed Manchester United by three points, having played one more game than them.

Despite the disappointing outcome, fans were happy with Firmino's performance. Here are some of the best reactions across Twitter after he equalized for Liverpool against Aston Villa:

ESPN FC

@ESPNFC

FIRMINO EQUALIZES IN HIS FINAL-EVER GAME AT ANFIELD

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FIRMINO EQUALIZES IN HIS FINAL-EVER GAME AT ANFIELD 🔥 https://t.co/k1IC15jWXM

Samuel

@SamueILFC

BOBBY FIRMINO, IT HAD TO BE BE HIM, WRITTEN IN THE STARS

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BOBBY FIRMINO, IT HAD TO BE BE HIM, WRITTEN IN THE STARS ❤️

Pandit Jofra Archer

@Punn_dit

@ESPNFC Bobby will be missed at Anfield

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@ESPNFC Bobby will be missed at Anfield❤️

𝕱𝖚𝖑𝖒𝖎𝖓𝖆𝖗𝕰⚡

@I_Kiplah

@ESPNFC What a way to sign out!

@ESPNFC What a way to sign out!

Ruta🇪🇹

@RutaUTD

@ESPNFC The most it’s written in the sky thing ever

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@ESPNFC The most it’s written in the sky thing ever

CR7GOAT7

@goat7_cr7

@ESPNFC More clutch than messi I must say

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@ESPNFC More clutch than messi I must say

His grace is sufficient

@ChucksAndys

@ESPNFC What a way to sign off

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@ESPNFC What a way to sign off

Alpha Keys

@iFit62663941

@ESPNFC It's iconic

@ESPNFC It's iconic

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Both Liverpool star Roberto Firmino and Lionel Messi could become free agents in the summer

Roberto Firmino is set to become a free agent in the summer. His future remains up in the air, as the player is yet to confirm anything regarding his future club.

Much like the Liverpool superstar, Lionel Messi will become a free agent in the summer. The Argentine's contract with Paris Saint-Germain will run out at the end of the season, and he hasn't yet signed an extension. Fabrizio Romano reported that the Argentina captain would leave France.

Fans will keep a keen eye on where Liveroool's Firmino and Lionel Messi ply their trades this season. Over the years, they have grown to become fan favorites.

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