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Liverpool FC forward Roberto Firmino has been charged with drink driving after being pulled over on Christmas Eve.

Merseyside Police have confirmed that the 25-year-old was arrested after his car was pulled over in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of December, 24.

The forward is set to appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court next month.

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Merseyside Police has charged a 25-year-old man with drink driving after his car was stopped in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of Saturday, December 24 2016.

“Roberto Firmino, from Liverpool, will appear at Liverpool City Magistrates Court on January 31.”

The court appearance is set to be the same day as Liverpool face Chelsea at Anfield.

The Brazilian signed for Liverpool from German club Hoffenheim in July 2015 for £29m.

Since then he has scored 17 goals in 67 appearances and is a key part of the Reds stellar performances and Premier League title push this season under Jurgen Klopp.

Firmino has 13 caps for Brazil and has scored five goals for his country.

A spokesperson for LFC said the club would not be commenting on the issue until the legal process had run its course.