Roberto Firmino has court date put back 24 hours for drink-driving charge so he can focus on Liverpool’s game against Chelsea
The Brazilian midfielder was charged with drink-driving after being pulled over in Liverpool city centre on Christmas Eve
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp has been handed a huge boost with the news that Robert Firmino's court date has been moved.
The Brazilian was due to answer a drink driving charge tomorrow (Tuesday, January 31), the same day as the Reds host top-of-the-league Chelsea.
But that has now been delayed for 24 hours, meaning Firmino can concentrate on his preparations for the visit of the Londoners.
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Firmino submitted a request for the hearing to be moved so it did not fall on the same day as a match.
So he will now appear at Liverpool magistrates' court on Wednesday, reports the .
It will come as a huge boost that Liverpool's top scorer with nine goals is available to Jurgen Klopp in the mouthwatering clash.
Anfield was rocked at the weekend when Championship outfit Wolves secured a shock 2-1 victory to progress to the next round of the FA Cup.
It was also Liverpool's third home defeat on the bounce, something they have not experienced since 2012.
Firmino was charged with drink-driving after being pulled over in Liverpool city centre on Christmas Eve.
Merseyside Police confirmed the 25-year-old was arrested after his car was pulled over in the city during the early hours of December 24.