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Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino can face Chelsea after court date change

LIVERPOOL -- Roberto Firmino can play in Tuesday's home game against Chelsea after an impending court date was pushed back by 24 hours.

Firmino had been due to appear in court on Jan. 31 after he was charged with drink-driving on Christmas Eve.

However, Liverpool & Knowsley Magistrates Court told ESPN FC that Firmino would now appear on Feb. 1 after a request for the date to be moved.

The Brazil international forward has scored nine goals for Liverpool this season.

Last month, Merseyside Police confirmed that Firmino had been charged after his car was pulled over in Liverpool city centre.

The player has scored 17 goals in 67 appearances since joining Liverpool from Hoffenheim for £29 million in July 2015.