Topic: Fabinho

[Coolie High]

Very good tonight, pressing and tackling much improved.

[RyanBabel19]

He was excellent tonight, snapping into tackles, pressing high, intercepting, we need this Fab back consistently as it makes so much difference.

The yellow was a joke and I really dont know what he was expected to do

[RedG13]

Very good tonight, pressing and tackling much improved.

Yea he much better in a MF that was compact, had other playing in tight spaces not having to cover a lot of spaces.
Glad finally saw him in a MF wo Henderson

[El Lobo]

It’s not a coincidence that both him and Hendo have played better when they’ve not been playing game after game. Same with Tsimikas tonight, we’ve got to use the squad more

[didi shamone]

He was excellent tonight, snapping into tackles, pressing high, intercepting, we need this Fab back consistently as it makes so much difference.

The yellow was a joke and I really dont know what he was expected to do

He jumped out of the way of a studs up tackle. Tierney was obviously unhappy he didn't plant his feet and get his ankle broken.

[Funky_Gibbons]

He jumped out of the way of a studs up tackle. Tierney was obviously unhappy he didn't plant his feet and get his ankle broken.

I think referees have had his card marked ever since that foul on the Brighton player. Seems to get booked earlier than normal now.

[RedG13]

He jumped out of the way of a studs up tackle. Tierney was obviously unhappy he didn't plant his feet and get his ankle broken.

I think it was for landing on him with studs(Obv he was trying to avoid it) but yea better call foul, no yellow there whichever way your calling it

[Fitzy.]

Coming into form at a good time?

[SamLad]

more flashes tonight of the Fab we know and love.

[didi shamone]

I think it was for landing on him with studs(Obv he was trying to avoid it) but yea better call foul, no yellow there whichever way your calling it

It was a ridiculous decision  but that'll be on Tierneys headstone.
Anyway nice to see Fab looking something like himself again.

[Keith Lard]

Better from Fab

[rolla]

It’s not a coincidence that both him and Hendo have played better when they’ve not been playing game after game. Same with Tsimikas tonight, we’ve got to use the squad more

Agreed. They also both look better without the other on the pitch.  Neither are bad players but they really don't compliment each other at the moment.

[Sharado]

It’s not a coincidence that both him and Hendo have played better when they’ve not been playing game after game. Same with Tsimikas tonight, we’ve got to use the squad more

After Sunday I think we're on one game a week (assuming we go out to Madrid). That's....helpful, I'd say.

[liverbloke]

more flashes tonight of the Fab we know and love.

when your form is poor - or 'playing shit' as is the colloquial terminology - sometimes you try harder and your mistakes are magnified as you can't do good for doing bad

but it was good to see those flashes of old

[RedBec1993]

He was brilliant last night, reminded me of the fan of last season and the seasons before.

[lionel_messias]

More oxygen tank for Fab please.

The baby must be doing well.

Rest up for Sunday.

[tubby]

He played well, but still looks way off his best.  It's been a good run of games in the league for him though.

[paulrazor]

much better last night

unlucky with the booking, he tried to avoid a wild lunge

[rolla]

I feel like Fabs yellow was a bit like the Jota foul prior to the disallowed goal, and in both cases they should have been allowed their snide secondary offence . Both knew what they were doing and could have avoided contact if they wanted, but given how the wolves player flew in recklessly (or in Jota's case the shove), why not leave one on them?

Either way it was great to see Fab playing well, I admit that I needed that reminder to restore the faith that he can turn his run around.

[Cafe De Paris]

When Fab came on against Brighton and managed to look like me playing for Liverpool I was worried for him. But like the team he is taking small steps to getting back to the Fab we all know and luv.

[CraigDS]

I see scummy Sky Sports are running with a video asking if it should have been a red. No mention that if he didn't step over it then he'd have been taken out by a studs up (and closely following second boot) from their player who was chasing a miss controlled ball.

[elkun]

Yesterday he looked like his old self again. Hopefully he will keep this up

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

I see scummy Sky Sports are running with a video asking if it should have been a red. No mention that if he didn't step over it then he'd have been taken out by a studs up (and closely following second boot) from their player who was chasing a miss controlled ball.

Never watch the shite, but that's a fucking disgrace. To show the landing without the challenge is an attempt to deceive and create a false narrative. If they then double down by getting the usual roster of talking heads to give their opinion, and none mention the initial challenge then its even worse.

God knows, we've seen with Salah how media inventions can affect outcomes on the pitch, last thing we need is refs looking to get the card out for Fabinho - he gives enough genuine fouls away without any help from the media.

[Lone Star Red]

Not sure where that performance came from, but it was promising.

[FlashGordon]

Best game he's played all season in my opinion. Didn't think he had that left in him, encouraging.

[Kashinoda]

Not sure where that performance came from, but it was promising.

I mean it's Wolves

He was good but he was a step above against Real Madrid in the first half so it hasn't come out of no where.

[Fordy]

It’s not a coincidence that both him and Hendo have played better when they’ve not been playing game after game. Same with Tsimikas tonight, we’ve got to use the squad more

Hendo hasn't played well for ages in a full match. 20 minute man.

Fab needs runners around him it would seem and that's why he was able to shine last night.

[didi shamone]

Never watch the shite, but that's a fucking disgrace. To show the landing without the challenge is an attempt to deceive and create a false narrative. If they then double down by getting the usual roster of talking heads to give their opinion, and none mention the initial challenge then its even worse.

God knows, we've seen with Salah how media inventions can affect outcomes on the pitch, last thing we need is refs looking to get the card out for Fabinho - he gives enough genuine fouls away without any help from the media.

With my tinfoil hat on, I'd say on top of when he actually should have been sent off against Brighton, this creates a nice little narrative going into the United game.

[El Lobo]

Hendo hasn't played well for ages in a full match. 20 minute man.

Fab needs runners around him it would seem and that's why he was able to shine last night.

[Charlie Adams fried egg]

With my tinfoil hat on, I'd say on top of when he actually should have been sent off against Brighton, this creates a nice little narrative going into the United game.

Agree, the timing is no coincidence.
Obviously we probably all agree that it was a red v Brighton, but last night was no way a yellow. He'll get a booking in the first 20 v Utd, and 2 yellows would not surprise me.

[Dave McCoy]

There were still instances of "Bad Fab" but they were outweighed by the "Good Fab" on the whole. I'd agree with most that it's surprising and unexpected. Now can he do it again is the question?

[Black Bull Nova]

Fab needs runners around him it would seem and that's why he was able to shine last night.

It was a better combination last night, interesting when Thiago is back but I hope we see at least 1 pair of highly mobile legs in each game, Elliot especially was busy last night.

[TepidT2O]

Need saying that this result was built on the back of an outstanding first half performance  by Fabinho.

[DelTrotter]

He was immense, would be huge for us if he can find what he was again, the last few performances but especially today have been very encouraging.

[The G in Gerrard]

Need saying that this result was built on the back of an outstanding first half performance  by Fabinho.

Agreed. All the talk this morning in transfer thread was about selling him though.

[Hedley Lamarr]

Fab and Hendo were magnificent today. Two brilliant performances.

[Legs]

Need saying that this result was built on the back of an outstanding first half performance  by Fabinho.

Agreed had a good game today.

Id like to know how they only got 3 yellows ?

[y2w902]

Need saying that this result was built on the back of an outstanding first half performance  by Fabinho.

He was brilliant today, didn't see the last match but supposedly two on the trot of the old Fabinho, has he found his way back?

[B0151?]

Big credit for to the manager for building his confidence up when many on here so reluctant to see any improvement.

He was great in the first half but also instrumental for the second goal which set it all off. His passing was great today.

I'm not going to say he's back. But he has never been athletic always relied on timing and reading. I remember his first few games here, he looked so off pace, was late to every ball. I don't fully buy the legs are gone, people said the same about Mane before he had his great final season. Get him confident in a functioning team, and its possibly a different player.

[didi shamone]

Maybe we do have the technology?