Premier League: Liverpool confirms exit of Milner, Firmino among four first team stars

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Published 17.05.2023
Premier League: Liverpool confirms exit of Milner, Firmino among four first team stars

Liverpool confirmed that 4 of its former first group stars, Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, will likely be leaving the membership this summer season.

“The quartet will each embark on new chapters in their careers following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season, having helped the Reds lift a host of the game’s biggest honours during their spells at Anfield,” the membership mentioned on its web site.

Firmino was as soon as one of many attacking trio of the Reds that comprised Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and the Brazilian. But he, with accidents taking part in their half, grew to become extra to necessities at Anfield finally.

The 4 all performed their half in Klopp’s facet profitable the Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup in 2019, earlier than turning into the primary Liverpool group to clinch the league title for 30 years as they racked up 99 factors in 2019-20.

Two extra trophies had been added to the gathering amid a tilt at a quadruple final time period, with success within the Carabao Cup and Emirates FA Cup at Wembley.

Their time with the Reds additionally included two slim second-placed finishes within the Premier League, two different Champions League remaining appearances and victory within the 2022 FA Community Shield, whereas Firmino and Milner had been key figures as Liverpool reached the League Cup and Europa League finals throughout Klopp’s first season in cost.

Liverpool had struggled for momentum early on within the season however has been rejuvenated simply on time because it seems to safe European soccer in its final two sport within the Premier League, in opposition to Aston Villa and relegated Southampton.