Manchester United have been linked with an exciting move to sign highly-rated Hoffenheim starlet Roberto Firmino, so here’s a look at five facts about the talented Brazilian playmaker, who has also been watched by the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City this season…
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1) He can play almost anywhere
This season, Firmino has played in five different positions for Hoffenheim, starting either up front, just behind the main striker, central midfield, left midfield or the left-hand side of a front three. He can also play on the right flank and has done so in the past. This kind of versatility and comfort in a number of different attacking roles should see him fit in well into Louis van Gaal’s setup at Manchester United, with the Dutchman playing a fluid system that often sees players swap positions and change their roles depending on various formations or systems the team can play.