Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Liverpool fans will be hoping Roberto Firmino has been signed to play alongside Raheem Sterling rather than to replace him. However it seems more likely that the Brazil international's £29million move to Anfield will hasten the departure of the club's wantaway winger. Sterling, Firmino and Philippe Coutinho would form a formidable trio behind a main striker such as a fully fit Daniel Sturridge or Liverpool target Carlos Bacca, however Manchester City look set to dash Brendan Rodgers' hopes of playing the aforementioned players in a new-look attack. The Northern Irishman will not be as worried about losing Sterling after finalising a deal for the Hoffenheim playmaker as Firmino's statistics over the last three years make for better reading.Roberto Firmino has joined Liverpool from Hoffenheim for £29millionRaheem Sterling has been linked with a move to rivals Manchester CityManchester City have increased their bid for Sterling to £40mClick HERE to see how Liverpool could line up at the start of next season 
 Question:Sterling is also overshadowed by _ when it comes to defensive work such as clearances, tackles made and duels won.

Roberto Firmino