2016 Liverpool Home – Roberto Firmino #11 Large

The 2015/16 season marked the beginning of a new era for Liverpool Football Club, as Jürgen Klopp took charge in October 2015 and began transforming the team’s identity into the high-intensity, pressing machine that would later conquer Europe. While the campaign was transitional, it laid the foundation for the modern Liverpool dynasty — with Roberto Firmino emerging as a crucial figure in Klopp’s system.

• Premier League:

  • Finished 8th, with 60 points (16 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses).

  • Showed flashes of brilliance under Klopp, including wins over Chelsea (3–1), Manchester City (4–1), and Leicester City (1–0).

  • Defensive inconsistencies and fixture congestion from cup runs limited league results.

• UEFA Europa League:

  • Runners-up, losing 3–1 to Sevilla in the final in Basel.

  • Produced one of Anfield’s greatest European nights — the 4–3 comeback win vs. Borussia Dortmund, where Firmino assisted and pressed relentlessly.

• League Cup:

  • Runners-up, losing to Manchester City on penalties (1–1, 3–1 pens).

• FA Cup:

  • Eliminated in the fourth round by West Ham United.

• Key Storyline:

  • Klopp’s arrival reignited belief among the fanbase.

  • The season was about re-establishing the club’s philosophy — pressing, passion, and purpose — led by the emerging attacking trio of Coutinho, Firmino, and Lallana.

• Kit:
  The 2015/16 Liverpool home jersey, designed by New Balance, was a classic all-red kit with thin checkered patterns across the front and subtle yellow trim around the collar and cuffs. It celebrated the club’s heritage and was the first-ever Liverpool kit made by New Balance after the Warrior Sports rebrand.

2. Player’s Impact – Roberto Firmino (2015/16)

Signed from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2015 for £29 million, Roberto Firmino quickly became one of Klopp’s most important players — redefining the role of a modern false nine with intelligence, creativity, and relentless pressing.

• Appearances: 49 matches in all competitions.

• Statistics: 11 goals and 11 assists.

• Key Moments:

  • Scored twice in the 4–1 victory at Manchester City, a statement performance of Klopp’s attacking system.

  • Netted a brace in the 3–3 draw with Arsenal, displaying composure and clinical finishing.

  • Crucial goal and assist against Manchester United in the Europa League round of 16.

  • Vital contributor in the 4–3 comeback vs. Dortmund, helping fuel one of Liverpool’s greatest modern nights.

• Role: Played as a false nine / central attacking forward, linking midfield and attack through movement, pressing, and creativity. His work rate allowed Klopp’s gegenpressing philosophy to flourish.

• Legacy:

  • Firmino’s first season marked the beginning of his cult-hero status at Anfield.

  • He became the tactical anchor of Klopp’s Liverpool — less about raw stats, more about rhythm, intelligence, and space creation.

  • The 2015/16 campaign laid the foundation for the Firmino-Mane-Salah trio that would dominate Europe in the following years.

3. Full Squad List – Liverpool 2015/16

Manager: Brendan Rodgers (until Oct 2015) → Jürgen Klopp

Goalkeepers:

• Simon Mignolet

• Danny Ward

• Ádám Bogdán

Defenders:

• Nathaniel Clyne

• Alberto Moreno

• Dejan Lovren

• Mamadou Sakho

• Kolo Touré

• Martin Škrtel

• Jon Flanagan

• Brad Smith

Midfielders:

• Jordan Henderson (Captain)

• James Milner

• Emre Can

• Philippe Coutinho

• Lucas Leiva

• Joe Allen

• Adam Lallana

• Jordon Ibe

• Kevin Stewart

Forwards:

• Roberto Firmino

• Daniel Sturridge

• Divock Origi

• Christian Benteke

• Danny Ings