Roberto Firmino is in absolutely no doubt about what will happen when the final whistle blows on Liverpool's last home game of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday.
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"After the game, I will cry 100%," he says. "It’s a special day for me. It will be emotional for me and for my family."
there's no doubt the greatest affection will be afforded to the Brazilian, who has long been a crowd favourite since arriving from Hoffenheim eight years ago.
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"To be honest, I was surprised because the game was away," says the 31-year-old. "They knew I wasn't on the bench but sat behind it. I was very emotional but I was very happy. I loved it and want to say thank you to all of them for the support and the love and affection they’ve shown me.
"I don’t remember the first time I ever heard the song but when I knew the fans had created a song for me I was very happy because it’s symbolic. It means they love me and always when I heard my song it gave me the courage and the motivation to work harder, to do more for the team and to do my best.
"When did I last sing 'Si Senor'? Two days ago! I sang it in the car with my family. My children asked if I could put the song on so we could sing together. I play the piano but not that song yet. It’s hard! But I’ll learn."
Firmino will be available for his Anfield farewell - "If I’m not 100% I would play anyway!" he jokes - as an astonishing Liverpool career draws to a close. He has made 360 appearances and scored 109 goals, and won the Premier League, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the FA Cup and scored the only goal against Flamengo that made the Reds champions of the world for the first time in Qatar in December 2019.
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