Topic: Welcome to Liverpool, Fabio Carvalho

[Crosby Nick]

Asked my Portuguese mate, it's "Car-val-hio".

Same as Ricardo at Chelsea?

[RobbieRedman]

Like this compilation of him vs City last season, he's going to fit right in

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/rIMNBQ4lL0M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/rIMNBQ4lL0M</a>

[Yorkykopite]

Like this compilation of him vs City last season, he's going to fit right in

That's very nice. Some of the movement around him wasn't too bright, but that will change. His choices however were almost always correct and properly executed. Very exciting.

[killer-heels]

Like this compilation of him vs City last season, he's going to fit right in

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/rIMNBQ4lL0M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/rIMNBQ4lL0M</a>

Its probably the best example of trying to show everyone how he operates, always on the move, will link up well with players around him.

One thing it only showed once (unsurprisingly because he was away to City, who will have the ball loads), is his ability to get shots off in the box and get into great goal scoring positions in the box, which is very encouraging. I reckon in a couple of years he could be someone who gets 10-15 goals in the league.

[Knight]

The things he does well make him profile very much like a forward in our system given the way our 8s play at the moment. And if he's going to be a forward he'll need to be that sort of threat (10-15 league goals) to get plenty of minutes.

[CanuckYNWA]

The things he does well make him profile very much like a forward in our system given the way our 8s play at the moment. And if he's going to be a forward he'll need to be that sort of threat (10-15 league goals) to get plenty of minutes.

Hes very versatile which Klopp loves, pretty sure he can play the LW, RW, 10 and even an 8. Wouldnt be shocked to see him get minutes in RW since we dont have many that can play there

[mercurial]

I would say that he has come at exactly the right time to Liverpool. He is having all the skills to be a top top player. Now it is all about making split time decisions and elite level game understanding. When to hold, when to dribble and when to pass sort of thing. Playing against the packed defense he can bring in the skills to create space for others and draw in defenders. No better place to actually develop his skills than Liverpool. Really excited about the future of this young lad.

[Asam]

I would say that he has come at exactly the right time to Liverpool. He is having all the skills to be a top top player. Now it is all about making split time decisions and elite level game understanding. When to hold, when to dribble and when to pass sort of thing. Playing against the packed defense he can bring in the skills to create space for others and draw in defenders. No better place to actually develop his skills than Liverpool. Really excited about the future of this young lad.

The best thing for me is he adds qualities that we don’t have in midfield and with the 5 subs next season there is absolutely no reason why he won’t clock up a lot of minutes

[Knight]

The best thing for me is he adds qualities that we don’t have in midfield and with the 5 subs next season there is absolutely no reason why he won’t clock up a lot of minutes

I kind of think we do have them in midfield but we don't use them. Keita and Ox are both very capable of getting into the box and scoring goals. Elliott and Jones too most likely.

[him_15]

Can't wait to see him on the field.

[Barefoot Doctor]

Interesting from Klopp on Fabio:

When we watched him it was a pure joy to watch him, absolutely. He can play so many different positions for us, the way we play. At the minute he’s not really set on one position – it’s the wing, it’s the eight, it’s the 10, it’s the false nine if he grows a few more muscles.

“It’s a short-term and a long-term project; he can start tomorrow and he needs to adapt, you can see that a little bit, but when he has the ball that’s proper quality. I’m over the moon that he’s here. Fantastic prospect.”

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/jurgen-klopp-nunez-love-ramsay-fitness-and-carvalho-roles

[TepidT2O]

Klopp calls for Carvalho to bulk up !

[newterp]

Inhalers and roids!

[footywithuti]

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. Some of you might remember me from a couple of weeks ago when I shared videos on what to expect from Darwin Nunez and Calvin Ramsay (or going back even further to January, Luis Diaz). I’ve just done the same for Fabio Carvalho and wanted to post it here for those interested. IMO, he’ll go down as being the best signing of the lot and could potentially be the bargain of the summer. I’ve followed Fulham extensively and believe he’ll fit into Jurgen Klopp’s system like a glove. I’d love to hear your thoughts and am happy to answer any questions you may have that come to mind. Cheers and enjoy your weekend!

https://youtu.be/QZIO2L4i-xs

[newterp]

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. Some of you might remember me from a couple of weeks ago when I shared videos on what to expect from Darwin Nunez and Calvin Ramsay (or going back even further to January, Luis Diaz). I’ve just done the same for Fabio Carvalho and wanted to post it here for those interested. IMO, he’ll go down as being the best signing of the lot and could potentially be the bargain of the summer. I’ve followed Fulham extensively and believe he’ll fit into Jurgen Klopp’s system like a glove. I’d love to hear your thoughts and am happy to answer any questions you may have that come to mind. Cheers and enjoy your weekend!

https://youtu.be/QZIO2L4i-xs

I can work with this. Also - if you have a newsletter I can subscribe to - that works too!

[footywithuti]

I can work with this. Also - if you have a newsletter I can subscribe to - that works too!

Unfortunately I do not. I can however send you over a copy of Michael Owen's autobiography in case you need help falling asleep.

[newterp]

Unfortunately I do not. I can however send you over a copy of Michael Owen's autobiography in case you need help falling asleep.

That's considered assault in some circles!

Good video btw.

And yes - if you look at the Carvalho thread - a lot of praise for this signing. It's really amazing getting Elliott and Carvalho out of Fulham as each really has star potential.

[footywithuti]

That's considered assault in some circles!

Good video btw.

And yes - if you look at the Carvalho thread - a lot of praise for this signing. It's really amazing getting Elliott and Carvalho out of Fulham as each has really star potential.

 

Cheers pal, appreciate that and glad to hear you feel that way.

It's absolutely insane, I've got a fair few mates that have a season ticket at Craven Cottage and they're crestfallen, especially given they expected to keep Carvalho for another year when promotion looked likely (and has now come to fruition). As talented as Elliott is (a great player in his own right who I expect big things from in the future) I reckon Carvalho's on a whole different level. You'll see for yourself soon enough 

[Eeyore]

What sets Carvalho apart for me is his ability on the half turn. The key for a pressing team is to create situations in which you isolate players 1v1 with their back to goal. Your whole team presses, and even if the first press doesn't work, then the pressure just increases.

Klopp just loves players who invite the press. Receive the ball, side on and then use the press to their advantage.


Think of Bobby or Thiago, players who invite pressure and then use it to their advantage. Carvalho fits that scenario perfectly. Add to that Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot and we have more and more players who invite pressure.

That is the way to dismantle a low block. That for me is our next tactical step forward.

[capt k]

Hi everyone, hope you’re doing well. Some of you might remember me from a couple of weeks ago when I shared videos on what to expect from Darwin Nunez and Calvin Ramsay (or going back even further to January, Luis Diaz). I’ve just done the same for Fabio Carvalho and wanted to post it here for those interested. IMO, he’ll go down as being the best signing of the lot and could potentially be the bargain of the summer. I’ve followed Fulham extensively and believe he’ll fit into Jurgen Klopp’s system like a glove. I’d love to hear your thoughts and am happy to answer any questions you may have that come to mind. Cheers and enjoy your weekend!

https://youtu.be/QZIO2L4i-xs

good vid, thansk for that..As an aside, i had my eyes diverted for a second or 2.. thought i was listening to Melissa Reddy

[Yorkykopite]

What sets Carvalho apart for me is his ability on the half turn. The key for a pressing team is to create situations in which you isolate players 1v1 with their back to goal. Your whole team presses, and even if the first press doesn't work, then the pressure just increases.

Klopp just loves players who invite the press. Receive the ball, side on and then use the press to their advantage.


Think of Bobby or Thiago, players who invite pressure and then use it to their advantage. Carvalho fits that scenario perfectly. Add to that Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot and we have more and more players who invite pressure.

That is the way to dismantle a low block. That for me is our next tactical step forward.

This is right.

From the scant evidence we have he appears to be superb at receiving on the half turn. Not just receiving but receiving while he's moving at pace. The broken line remains absolutely broken.

[Asam]

What sets Carvalho apart for me is his ability on the half turn. The key for a pressing team is to create situations in which you isolate players 1v1 with their back to goal. Your whole team presses, and even if the first press doesn't work, then the pressure just increases.

Klopp just loves players who invite the press. Receive the ball, side on and then use the press to their advantage.


Think of Bobby or Thiago, players who invite pressure and then use it to their advantage. Carvalho fits that scenario perfectly. Add to that Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliot and we have more and more players who invite pressure.

That is the way to dismantle a low block. That for me is our next tactical step forward.

Great post, it’s a hallmark of a top player isn’t it? he’s got the acceleration to add to this so he can burst away from people when they think they’ve got him, will be a fun player to watch this season

[anandg_lfc]

He was easily the stand out player in that game for us. Very excited to see how he adapts during the pre-season as there will be many team changes and different tactical setups.

[Magz50]

He was amazing in his first game, could have scored 2 and had an assist easily. Once he has Salah, Nunez & Diaz to pass to he will lead the league in assists.

[Hoenheim]

The way he moves reminds me a lot of Coutinho

[Persephone]

The way he moves reminds me a lot of Coutinho

The hair as well, it's a throwback to the early years when RAWK was obsessed with what shampoo Phil used.

[Dundalis]

The way he moves reminds me a lot of Coutinho

My thoughts when I have watched him, the skillset, technical ability and physical profile is very similar. The biggest difference between them is his runs off the ball. Coutinho was a complete offensive hub who wanted to be on the ball all the time and would always be drawn towards the ball to receive so he could make the mazy run, killer pass or long shot. Carvalho makes more super intelligent runs into half spaces to try and and get around or into the penalty box so he can receive a through pass and play one two's, in that way he has a little more David Silva in him IMO. I remember comparing Silva and Coutinho when he was here, and thinking how much more intelligent Silva was at always moving into those dangerous half spaces to be able to deliver unreal angled through passes or score key goals in the box after a brilliant one two pass.

[RedForeverTT]

Its probably the best example of trying to show everyone how he operates, always on the move, will link up well with players around him.

One thing it only showed once (unsurprisingly because he was away to City, who will have the ball loads), is his ability to get shots off in the box and get into great goal scoring positions in the box, which is very encouraging. I reckon in a couple of years he could be someone who gets 10-15 goals in the league.

Was he as good as Ox in his prime?

[kavah]

Just from the preseason so far but he seems very very good, his mastery of the ball in all situations and as has been mentioned above the way he can turn both ways and look after the ball - and pop off a shot in the box, lots of competition for a place but we will have loads of games and it would be great if he broke into the team.

[BER]

It's eerie how much he moves like Phil. Silky.

[Ghost Town]

It's eerie how much he moves like Phil. Silky.

Yeah it's that movement that makes him a Klopp LFC player at 19. We  wouldn't bought him if he'd moved like, say, Granit Xhakha. I said if he moved like Xhaka, if he moved like Xhaka, if he mo-oo-oo-oo-oooved, like Xhaka.

[afc tukrish]

Yeah it's that movement that makes him a Klopp LFC player at 19. We  wouldn't bought him if he'd moved like, say, Granit Xhakha. I said if he moved like Xhaka, if he moved like Xhaka, if he mo-oo-oo-oo-oooved, like Xhaka.

Maguire moves like granite...

[jckliew]

Maguire moves like granite...

Was thinking Titantic.

[latortuga]

Luis Garcia mentioned in his commentary that he was most excited about this signing and I tend to agree.

Immense talent who dreams big.  May those dreams come true.

[rob1966]

Yeah it's that movement that makes him a Klopp LFC player at 19. We  wouldn't bought him if he'd moved like, say, Granit Xhakha. I said if he moved like Xhaka, if he moved like Xhaka, if he mo-oo-oo-oo-oooved, like Xhaka.

[RedSince86]

The hair as well, it's a throwback to the early years when RAWK was obsessed with what shampoo Phil used.

[farawayred]

Was thinking Titantic.

Rather like the Hindenburg. The lookalike similarities are there for all to see as well.

[thegoodfella]

I am really excited to see how Carvalho settles in and develops in the team, probably even more than the star signing. The lad's everything we'd hope to see from the likes of Pacheco and Suso.

[Ravishing Rick Dude]

Out of all our signings, I'm the most excited about Carvalho

[Red-Soldier]

Looks to have settled in well.  Reckon he could have a big impact next season!