'My friendship with him has been important': Fabinho reveals how Brazil team-mate Roberto Firmino has helped him settle in at Liverpool By James Dutton For Mailonline Published: 09:35 GMT, 18 March 2019 | Updated: 09:36 GMT, 18 March 2019 Viewcomments Roberto Firmino has played an important role in helping international team-mate Fabinho settle in at Liverpool, according to the midfielder. After a slow start the Brazilian has cemented his place in position at Anfield in recent weeks, making his seventh consecutive start in Sunday's win over Fulham. And it is his friendship with compatriot Firmino that has made the transition from France to England all the easier for the 25-year-old. Fabinho has credited Roberto Firmino (left) with helping him settle into life at Liverpool 'Bobby (Firmino) played an important role in me coming here,' he told Sky Sports . 'Before coming here, I'd spoken to him about what it's like at the club and what the city is like as well as the good areas to live in. 'It's always good to have compatriots with you when you join a new club, so my friendship with him has been important.' Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility