Liverpool have begun this campaign in fine form and are still unbeaten in the Premier League this season. The Reds have also done well in the UEFA Champions League despite losing to Napoli earlier this month. Jurgen Klopp’s side managed to beat Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield before taking Red Star Belgrade apart in front of their home supporters on Wednesday night.
Fabinho Has Stood Out Among The Liverpool Midfielders
The competition for places has been heating up in midfield with the Liverpool boss currently having a plethora of options to choose from! The likes of Adam Lallana and Fabinho have nursed their way back to full fitness which has seen them slowly get some first-team minutes under their belt in recent weeks.
Fabinho got a rare start against Red Star Belgrade in midweek, and he didn’t disappoint. The Brazilian was arguably the Merseyside club’s best player on the pitch as he put in some brilliant tackles to boss the midfield for the home team.
His distribution was also quite good on the night which would now give Klopp a selection dilemma ahead of the league game against Cardiff City this weekend. The former AS Monaco player has set a high standard with his eye-catching display at Anfield on Wednesday so he should see more first-team opportunities come his way in the next few weeks as the Reds look to compete on all fronts this season.
What Does The Brazilian Add To Klopp’s Side?
Fabinho is a strong midfielder who knows how to make well-timed challenges and intercept possession for his team. The 24-year-old is not afraid to make his presence known and is a willing worker at the centre of the park. Despite not being as good on the ball as others in his position, the Brazilian has his unique set of defensive skill sets which could be quite useful for Klopp as he looks to inspire his players to mount a serious title challenge this season.
Has Fabinho Done Enough To Justify A Regular Starting Berth At Anfield?
The Reds midfield is crying out for a calming presence who can sit deep and stop the opposition from building attacks. With the Liverpool defence in fantastic form, Fabinho could just be the man to help the Reds backline keep more clean sheets in the coming weeks as fixtures come thick and fast in all competitions.
The Brazilian has shown enough against Red Star to merit a regular starting place, but it would be up to him to solidify his position by keeping up the same level of high performance which he showcased against Belgrade.
