{
  "id": 7072065,
  "title": "The new Roberto Firmino is here, and he’s incredible",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/the-new-roberto-firmino-is-here-and-hes-incredible",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T06:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/roberto-firmino-incredible-064000796.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The new Roberto Firmino is finally here, and he is truly remarkable. Liverpool have struggled to find a direct replacement for the Brazilian club icon since his departure. While Darwin Nunez showed great commitment, he lacked the finesse and ability to bring everything together that Firmino possessed. However, the Reds have embraced a new philosophy for their No.9 role, focusing on players like Sadio Mane and Mo Salah who prioritize attacking space and scoring goals.\n\nAlexander Isak epitomizes this new style, signing to put the ball in the net for Liverpool. Under Andoni Iraola, Isak has already proven his worth, scoring 17 goals in 43 matches. While Isak’s role is crucial, Liverpool still needs a player who can facilitate the attack.\n\nA Brazilian player recently caught Liverpool’s attention, as he bore a striking resemblance to Firmino. Isaque, from Fluminense, even attracted interest from Liverpool scouts. He plays like Firmino, making him the perfect successor. This week, Isaque made his Champions League debut against PSV, where he not only provided an assist but also excelled defensively by winning the most duels (9) and tackles (7) in the game. His performance is reminiscent of Firmino, suggesting that a new Roberto Firmino has arrived. Remember Isaque's name.",
  "summary": "There's an exciting heir to Roberto Firmino who has finally arrived on the scene. Roberto Firmino is arguably one of the most underappreciated club icons of the modern era. The Brazilian never seemed ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Alexander Isak scores 17 goals in 43 matches for Liverpool",
    "Brazilian player Isaque attracts Liverpool scouts, reminiscent of Firmino",
    "Isaque makes Champions League debut with 9 assists and 7 tackles"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Liverpool's search for a player to fill Roberto Firmino's role appears to have yielded a promising result in Isaque, who brings a similar style and skillset to the Brazilian icon.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}