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Matt Maltby

Barcelona legend sends Roberto Firmino warning ahead of Liverpool clash

Barcelona legend Rivaldo has warned his former team to be wary of the threat posed by Liverpool star Roberto Firmino on Wednesday night.

The Spaniards go head-to-head with their Premier League opponents in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Nou Camp.

The Brazil forward, who missed last Friday's Premier League victory over Huddersfield with a small muscle tear, was included in Jurgen Klopp's 23-man squad to travel to the Nou Camp for Wednesday's first leg.

And Rivaldo, a Nou Camp hero who spent five years with the Spanish giants, expects his compatriot to cause havoc against Barca should he feature.

Roberto Firmino could cause Barcelona problems should he feature for Liverpool (Matthias Hangst)

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"He's a player who I love and has had few opportunities with the [Brazilian] national team," he said.

" Barcelona have to be careful and not be distracted because Firmino doesn't sleep for a minute.

"He has quality and a presence in the area; he's always there and hungry for a goal."

The Brazilian trained with Liverpool this week (Action Images via Reuters)

But the Brazilian great says Firmino isn’t the only danger to Barca, and predicts a busy night for the home defence.

"You can't say who [will threaten]," he added.”You have to keep an eye on everyone."

Midfielder Fabinho has also been passed fit after he was forced to miss the 5-0 thrashing of Huddersfield following a blow to the head in the previous game against Cardiff .

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