Quotes from Roberto Firmino

I've always been shy; it's just that I transform on the pitch. I'm a different person. Off the pitch, I'm another person. That's how it has to be.

I've been quite hyperactive since I was a child.

I'm not used to doing press conferences, and I don't like giving interviews.

Everybody knows that Coutinho is a great footballer - here in England, they call him 'The Magician.' He made his decision to join Barcelona, but every time we meet and play for the Selecao, we have a good chat and maintain that friendship. He is an exceptional guy and one of the best friends football has given me.

I always modeled myself on Ronaldinho. He was one of my favourites who I followed a lot - his magic made us want to imitate him and his football. Is my goal celebration a tribute to him? Yes, of course. I like him a lot.

Playing for Liverpool at Anfield is a very joyous and positive experience.

Certainly my dream is to lift the Premier League trophy with Liverpool, and that's what we are trying to do.

I learnt a lot in Germany, and the German mentality really helped me. It was an enormous step in my life.

I really enjoyed my time in Germany but didn't actually win anything.

I knew Jurgen Klopp from my time in Germany.

I will keep my time at Hoffenheim and the people I met here in my heart forever.

It's hard to be as good as Ronaldinho and Ronaldo were, but we're going to do our best, both myself and Philippe Coutinho, to get close to them and be the best players we can be for the Brazilian national team.

I pray and listen to music on the way to the stadium. I also bless myself just before kick-off.

Professor Tite has played a big role in the Selecao's ascent. He's a brilliant coach, with a unique way of working, but he's also a marvellous person. He makes everyone feel at ease.

We lived in a tough neighbourhood where there were gangs, and although my mum made sure I studied at school, they also allowed me to follow my dream to play football.

I'm accustomed to pressure. It's what we, as players, live. If you don't want pressure, then football is not for you.