Roberto Firmino speaks out after Brazil World Cup snub

Roberto Firmino has not been included in Brazil’s squad for their World Cup campaign in Qatar (Getty)

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino admits is was his ‘dream’ to make Brazil’s squad for their World Cup campaign in Qatar.

The 31-year-old has been capped 55 times by his national side and was a key part of Brazil’s success at the Copa America in 2019.

Firmino was aiming to make the second World Cup squad in his career after featuring for Brazil at Russia 2018.

But strong competition for attacking places in Tite’s squad has meant that Firmino misses out for Brazil’s run in Qatar.

In a post on Instagram, Firmino wrote: ‘Passing by to say thank you for all the lovely messages.

Roberto Firmino was part of Brazil’s success at the Copa America in 2019 (Getty)

‘The World Cup is a dream for every player and with me it wouldn’t be any different.

‘Yesterday things didn’t go the way I imagined or dreamed for my life but I can look back and have a grateful heart to God that he has already allowed me to live that dream as well as so many others. You, Lord, will keep in perfect peace him whose purpose is firm, because he trusts in you.

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‘(Isaiah 26:3) I take this opportunity here to pay my respect and congratulate all the summoned. It was, is, and will always be an honour to defend my country especially with the gift the Lord gave me. I stay here confident that God has the best for me and hoping that hexa comes.

‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11) #Jesusisenough.’

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‘The World Cup is a dream for every player and with me it wouldn’t be any different.’