According to a report from Liverpool Echo, Fabio Carvalho might not only be heading back to Liverpool in January but also potentially returning to his former club, Fulham. The Merseyside club is contemplating bringing back the talented playmaker from his loan spell at RB Leipzig due to insufficient playing time and might explore other loan possibilities.
Carvalho’s Unremarkable Stint On Loan In German Football
During his recent loan at Red Bull Leipzig, Carvalho faced a lackluster spell, struggling to secure regular starts in the Bundesliga. Despite making 15 appearances for the German club, the English talent didn’t score or provide an assist across multiple competitions.
Most of the 21-year-old’s playing time came off the bench, resulting in an average of 0.3 shots, 0.2 key passes, and 0.3 dribbles per game in the Bundesliga. However, his passing accuracy remained solid, boasting an 82.4% success rate in the German top tier (stats sourced from whoscored).
Carvalho remains under contract with Liverpool until 2027. Consequently, it would be logical for the Merseyside club to seek another loan move for him, aiming to unlock his true potential.
Good Decision From Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp?
Carvalho possesses an impressive long-range shooting ability and occasionally sets up opportunities for his teammates in the attacking zone. While adept at dribbling, he must enhance his effectiveness in front of the opposition’s goal.
Primarily an attacking midfielder, he also demonstrates versatility as a left-sided winger or a box-to-box player if required. Consequently, he’d be a valuable addition for a Premier League team seeking more attacking prowess.
While Carvalho shows promise for a regular starting role at Liverpool, he lacks the experience to anchor their midfield like Alexis Mac Allister or Dominik Szoboszlai. Therefore, Liverpool’s decision to recall him and loan him to clubs in need of his skills seems prudent.
A potential return to Craven Cottage seems promising and could benefit the young player. It was in the capital that Carvalho caught Liverpool’s eye with his exceptional performances. Scoring ten goals and providing eight assists in his final season before joining the Reds, a move back could offer him increased opportunities for regular playing time. This would allow him to refine his skills and gather more experience, potentially contributing to Liverpool’s pursuit of major trophies in the future.
