Topic: Fabinho

[B0151?]

Very interesting to hear from Klopp that he loves playing at CB. It changed my view a bit on the 'risk' of having him as our 4th CB.

Gini, Hendo, Keita, Thiago, Milner, Jones, Ox to get fit. We really are stocked in midfield. I love him in midfield, but as much as you lose something not having him there, you say the same thing if you have to leave one of Hendo/Gini/Thiago out. And Keita is a first choice quality player too.

[vivabobbygraham]

World class performance tonight

Majestic player, De. Top drawer

[So… Howard Philips]

Very interesting to hear from Klopp that he loves playing at CB. It changed my view a bit on the 'risk' of having him as our 4th CB.

Gini, Hendo, Keita, Thiago, Milner, Jones, Ox to get fit. We really are stocked in midfield. I love him in midfield, but as much as you lose something not having him there, you say the same thing if you have to leave one of Hendo/Gini/Thiago out. And Keita is a first choice quality player too.

Every cloud has a silver lining and all - or something.

If nothing else we have a sufficiently well balanced squad to see us through the next few months, fingers crossed and all that.

[afc tukrish]

Just fucking Stan...

[farawayred]

Just fucking Stan...

namesake with Robbo, huh?...

[AndyMuller]

He's fucking boss at DM and he's fucking boss at CB.

[JC the Messiah]

Again what a signing him and then Thiago are. Thiago can play in Fabinho's position and Fabinho can play in Van Dijk's. Okay he won't be as good as Van Dijk. But no one in the world is.

Fabinho certainly makes the Thiago signing even better.

[JC the Messiah]

He's fucking boss at DM and he's fucking boss at CB.

Might prove over time to be better at CB than in midfield? Certainly looks very, very comfortable and accomplished there - like he's played there for seasons.

[JonnyCigarettes®]

Previously, I have posted that anyone that calls Fabinho "Stan" should automatically catch chlamydia.

I would now like to officially upgrade that to lifelong recurring bouts of herpes.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

I'd like to see him play alongside Matip once, two gangly lanky fkrs together

[him_15]

Would Fabinho and VVB the most op CB pairs?

[Beninger]

Very interesting to hear from Klopp that he loves playing at CB. It changed my view a bit on the 'risk' of having him as our 4th CB.

Gini, Hendo, Keita, Thiago, Milner, Jones, Ox to get fit. We really are stocked in midfield. I love him in midfield, but as much as you lose something not having him there, you say the same thing if you have to leave one of Hendo/Gini/Thiago out. And Keita is a first choice quality player too.

I have very little doubt that he could play anywhere and at least be better than average, if not very good, and would enjoy all of it.

[Bobinhood]

Man, i love it. whilst the world is freaking out "woah Fabhino's really good at centre back" Klopp is right up his ass  Hes gonna mold this guy into a decent replacement value you watch and see.

Fabhino: "Klopp said Ive got to talk more and organize better perfection, and also ive gotta get my ass on those second balls by moving my fat bastard self big time quicker"

haha paraphrased of course.

Sweet. this is a really nice uptick. and that my friends is why we didn't buy a cb. no better hanging around anywhere.

[Samie]

Happy 27th birthday to Fab. 

[duvva 💅]

Happy 27th birthday to Fab. 

Probably best start thinking about replacing him then can’t having him growing old here. Another one year left max

[jckliew]

Desailly and Hierro were world class DM's and they moved into CB with ease and played at an incredible level.

Found this pic on LFC Reddit.

 

[him_15]

I think he should be the main CB now, and pair up with either Gomez or Matip. Hendo or Tiago can fit into the DM slot.

[Avens]

Previously, I have posted that anyone that calls Fabinho "Stan" should automatically catch chlamydia.

I would now like to officially upgrade that to lifelong recurring bouts of herpes.

You know that his name is Stan right? Just checking.

[jepovic]

Very interesting to hear from Klopp that he loves playing at CB. It changed my view a bit on the 'risk' of having him as our 4th CB.

Gini, Hendo, Keita, Thiago, Milner, Jones, Ox to get fit. We really are stocked in midfield. I love him in midfield, but as much as you lose something not having him there, you say the same thing if you have to leave one of Hendo/Gini/Thiago out. And Keita is a first choice quality player too.

We have a lot of midfielders, but none of them are close to Fabinho in that DM role. I still think we'll defend better as a team with Fabinho as DM and say Gomez & Matip at CB. That wasn't an option against Ajax obviously.
In a couple of years I could definitely see him permanently changing to CB.
He would probably boss it at RB as well, if needed.

[smutchin]

I have very little doubt that he could play anywhere and at least be better than average, if not very good, and would enjoy all of it.

He'd probably even be better in goal than Adrian. 

Such a classy player. We're so lucky to have him. Starting to think he might even be better than Mascherano. Is that going too far?

[PhilV]

Happy Bithday Fabs!

[Indomitable_Carp]

I rather like this chap

[BBS]

Desailly and Hierro were world class DM's and they moved into CB with ease and played at an incredible level.

Found this pic on LFC Reddit.

FrankenFab, what a monster this guy is. Hes quite well put together that lad... and so on and so forth.

[JordanTremenderson]

I prefer him as a CB to being in midfield.

He gets beaten a lot in midfield.  He's had some good games in that position, but his weaknesses are much more likely to be exploited in midfield.  I prefer Henderson or Gini as the 6 to him anyway.

At centre back he looks to have everything needed to thrive and he has so far in that position - three times now.

Keep him there, unless Hendo or Gini are injured.

Edit - Totally forgetting we have Thiago too for the 6. Embarrassment of riches.

[Samie]

Pele's birthday as well today. 

[Jwils21]

Wouldn't be surprised to see him stay at CB, even with Virg back. Naturally gifted defensive footballer. Maybe even see some Danny Agger-esque strides forward and piledrivers into the top corner.

Does leave a gap in the Defensive Mid role, Henderson and Gini capable of filling in, unsure if Thiago is defensively minded enough to slot in there?

[ChrisOH]

Wouldn't be surprised to see him stay at CB, even with Virg back. Naturally gifted defensive footballer. Maybe even see some Danny Agger-esque strides forward and piledrivers into the top corner.

Does leave a gap in the Defensive Mid role, Henderson and Gini capable of filling in, unsure if Thiago is defensively minded enough to slot in there?

The interceptions and tackles galore in the derby makes me think he will just be fine playing the six.

[Samie]

Thiago's main position is as a #6. 

[aw1991]

Pele's birthday as well today. 

So the greatest Brazilian player ever and Pele then?

[So… Howard Philips]

The interceptions and tackles galore in the derby makes me think he will just be fine playing the six.

All the tackles he made were so clean. A dream player to watch.

[fowlermagic]

He is a class act as just to switch roles in the side and not lose a step is testament to his ability. Right now we need a steady hand on the tiller as the lads at the back have their headless moments even when all are fit and to get pillared the way we did a couple weeks back against Villa would knock the confidence of even world class players. Fab steadied the ship with his presence and he might want to stay right there for the season as he can see the danger and has extra space now to start moves even.

[Davidbowie]

Fabinho has done great at centreback, but it's important not to get too carried away.

He is a DM, was bought as one and plays his best football as one.

Afterall, he's not just a 'destroyer' DM, he also chips in with a few assists and has a hell of a long range strike on him, which is something you lose when he plays centreback.

In an ideal world, he plays as DM with Henderson and Thiago, but for now with the lack of centreback options, he's done really well, just not for a the long term please!

[harleydanger]

Previously, I have posted that anyone that calls Fabinho "Stan" should automatically catch chlamydia.

I would now like to officially upgrade that to lifelong recurring bouts of herpes.

SO YOU'VE HOPPED ON HERE WISHING STAN'S MOTHER CHLAMYDIA??

[harleydanger]

I'll just mention we're not seeing VVD step into DM and play it world class

[JordanTremenderson]

Fabinho has done great at centreback, but it's important not to get too carried away.

He is a DM, was bought as one and plays his best football as one.

Strongly disagree.

Henderson I feel offers us so much more in that position as does Thiago.

Fabinho looks so much better at CB.  He can really challenge Gomez & Matip to be VVD's main partner in the future.  Given how long VVD is out for let's hope I'm right as we very much need him at CB now.  I hope he's so good we don't move him as we don't need him as the #6.

He gets dribbled past so much when he's the #6.  He'll win a lot of tackles, but he gambles.  He rushes and he either gets the ball or gets beaten.  That's not the type of 6 I want.  Gimme Hendo, Thiago or Gini.  Fabinho has been brilliant at CB against world class strikers who have different strengths (Werner & Lewandowski).  He doesn't gamble in that position and that's why I think it's a much better role for him going forward.

I'm probably in the minority, but I have been for years amongst LFC fans defending Henderson.  I don't mind that.

[Yorkykopite]

SO YOU'VE HOPPED ON HERE WISHING STAN'S MOTHER CHLAMYDIA??

In fairness to Jonny I think he must believe Stan is short for Stanley, which it obviously isn't. Stanislaus Henriques Fabinho Tavares is his full name. I prefer just Fabinho, but Stan is just about ok too I suppose.

[Yorkykopite]

Strongly disagree.

Henderson I feel offers us so much more in that position as does Thiago.

Thiago may do, but Henderson certainly doesn't. Hendo began to play his best football for Liverpool almost as soon as he was released from the number 6 position and liberated to play further forward. Liverpool began to gel as a team once Fabinho had got up to speed and made number 6 his own. In that sense Fabinho was just as important a signing for us as either Allison or Klopp. The lad is clearly a versatile footballer, having played right back for Monaco and Brazil and, right now, showing us what he can do at centre back. But his real forte has got to be at number 6 where he snuffs out counter attacks, gobbles up second balls, wins headers, turns on the ball beautifully to link defence with midfield and set Liverpool on their way and can join attacks and shoot powerfully and accurately from distance.

We do not want to go back to the European Cup Final performance against Real Madrid where, even when Real retreated to their own half to defend a two goal lead, we still struggled to build from the back.

[JordanTremenderson]

Thiago may do, but Henderson certainly doesn't. Hendo began to play his best football for Liverpool almost as soon as he was released from the number 6 position and liberated to play further forward. Liverpool began to gel as a team once Fabinho had got up to speed and made number 6 his own. In that sense Fabinho was just as important a signing for us as either Allison or Klopp. The lad is clearly a versatile footballer, having played right back for Monaco and Brazil and, right now, showing us what he can do at centre back. But his real forte has got to be at number 6 where he snuffs out counter attacks, gobbles up second balls, wins headers, turns on the ball beautifully to link defence with midfield and set Liverpool on their way and can join attacks and shoot powerfully and accurately from distance.

We do not want to go back to the European Cup Final performance against Real Madrid where, even when Real retreated to their own half to defend a two goal lead, we still struggled to build from the back.

Yes just can't agree re: Hendo.

He played his best football after lifting the Champions League, the pressure lifted off his back & since then he has thrived either as the 6 or 8.  But in this team he suits the 6 position much more.

Last season our clean sheets started when Henderson went back to the 6, as before that we weren't getting them with Fabinho there. 

I get it that people like the idea of Fabinho, but the reality doesn't match sadly (consistency-wise).  Henderson has all the tools for the 6. 

But if we want a baller as the 6, then Thiago is the man.

The last sentence is bizarre.  You blaming that all on Henderson?  God the lengths people go to at belittling our captain is crazy and disturbing.

"Liverpool began to gel as a team once Fabinho had got up to speed and made number 6 his own. In that sense Fabinho was just as important a signing for us as either Allison or Klopp."

This quote is just a full host of wrongness.

I don't want to look like I'm attacking Fabinho.  I think he can be a world class CB.  I love him in that position and he's been excellent.  I think he should stay there & prefer others as our 6 to him. 

[Yorkykopite]

The last sentence is bizarre.  You blaming that all on Henderson?  God the lengths people go to at belittling our captain is crazy and disturbing.

This sentence shows, in a nutshell, why it can be difficult to have a football argument on RAWK. It's just so over the top.

Have a look at what I wrote again and ask yourself whether your response is reasonable.

[Hazell]

Previously, I have posted that anyone that calls Fabinho "Stan" should automatically catch chlamydia.

I would now like to officially upgrade that to lifelong recurring bouts of herpes.

I was worried about Fabinho playing centreback for an extended period when the news of Van Dijk's injury broke but his performance against Ajax reminds me that it's not so bad, it's not so bad.