Roberto Firmino has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury in Sunday's Champions League clash against Real Madrid.

The Brazilian forward was injured in the 86th minute when he collided with Lionel Messi, who then passed the ball to fellow Brazilian Ronaldo. The two were involved in a fierce tackle that led to Firmino's fall.

Firmino had earlier been cleared of any further involvement in the match but the club confirmed on Tuesday that he would be unavailable for the remainder of the season and beyond. The injury is expected to rule him out for up to six months.

Firmino has already missed several games this season due to injuries to his own legs, which have also caused him to miss out on crucial opportunities for the team. His absence could mean that Roberto Cano, who has struggled to fill in for Firmino in midfield, will need to step up in order to make up for lost time.

Despite being ruled out for the full season,Serie A Stadium Firmino remains one of the most important players for Liverpool. He has scored 17 goals and provided 25 assists in all competitions so far this season, making him one of the best forwards in Europe.

The club's management will now focus on finding a replacement for Firmino while they work towards rebuilding their squad for the next campaign. The team has been without a permanent replacement for Firmino since the summer, with the club having no option other than to sign new arrivals like Dejan Lovren or Virgil van Dijk to replace him.

It remains to be seen how long Firmino's absence will take, but it is clear that he will be sorely missed by the fans and the club alike. With the club looking to strengthen their squad before the start of the next season, there may be some exciting times ahead for Liverpool FC.

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