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Not long now. I reckon this lad gonna be a great addition..

Carvalho will officially join Liverpool on July 1, when his contract expires at Fulham, with the two clubs agreeing a deal worth up to £7.7 million for the 19-year-old.
An attacking midfielder who scored 11 goals and laid on eight assists in 38 games this season, Carvalho came through the youth ranks at Fulham alongside Elliott.
Now they will be reunited at Anfield, and Elliott is relishing the prospect of playing together again.
“Fabio’s a great kid as well as a great player, so I don’t need to say too much on him,” he told This Is Anfield.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/...-carvalho-to-shine-very-quickly-at-liverpool/
 
Reminder of this from @Pesam after watching him. Will be exciting if we are prepping him & Elliot to play in that midfield three although it won’t be an easy system to learn as Harvey has shown!

I watched the Fulham game at the weekend and although it was my first view of Carvalho my natural instinct for spotting talent makes my viewing the equivalent of a regular club scout's 10th viewing.

He played left of a 3 man midfield although he drifted inside regularly.

Many websites had him down as left side of the front 3 and some had him listed as playing off Mitrovic but actually their midfield/forward formation was............

......................Reed..................Cairney.................Carvalho
Wilson................................Mitrovic..................................Kebano

Carvalho moved inside and forward regularly and Reed/Cairney covered the CM. He had no defensive duties which is just as well as he tackles like Coutinho. Kebano is hugely talented but very inconsistent but seems to be more consistent playing with Carvalho, they dovetail very nicely and read each other very well.

In every sense he reminds me of Coutinho; can't head, can't tackle, very comfortable in possession, can beat players and reads the game very well.

He has as high a ceiling as Coutinho had at the same age.

Fulham fans opine that he hasn't played well since coming back from injury last November and he was completely non-existent in the the last 30 minutes although Blackpool did single him out and he was the victim of several heavy tackles which did eventually take their toll.

Form is temporary as the saying goes and this kid oozes class. Fulham fans seem to think his drop in form is probably due to all the transfer speculation and they're probably right.

I'm not saying this kid will go on to become as good as Coutinho was for us but it certainly wouldn't surprise me,

Our one weakness is that we don't have a midfielder who can beat a man for speed/skill which in tight games can sometimes leave the front 3 with a supply chain issue.
Just before Coutinho left us we had Mané, Firmino and Salah playing up front and Coutinho played (very well) behind them in a free role but mainly on the left (a similar position the the one Carvalho played on Saturday) and I see no reason why he can't do a similar job for us.

The thought of perming 3 from Mané, Salah, Firmino, Diaz, Jota with perming 3 from Hendo, Jones, Fabinho, Elliot, Keita, Carvalho and Thiago (if he's ever fit) is very exciting.

Could he play as part of our front 3? I'm not so sure; he doesn't seem to have the same tenacity as our current forward players and might not be too good at closing opposition defenders down
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[article]It was at a family and friends 5-aside game on a Saturday morning that Humphrey Aghoghovbia Jr first saw Fulham FC wonder-kid Fabio Carvalho play.

As far as he knew this was the only way for the then-Brentford FC scout to see the child from Portugal’s abilities. Even getting permission for him to play was a challenge, Carvalho’s parents didn’t speak English and he had to get a friend to communicate with them.

Despite being the youngest player there, his talent was clear to see.

“He could receive the ball elegantly with his right and left, it didn’t look like he had a weaker foot,” Humphrey told me, “he was playing without pressure, his receiving [of the ball] and fundamental [skills] just ticked all the boxes. He had that Neymar look about him.

“It was ridiculous because he was playing against heavily maturated teenagers, even some men, and he's just like a little 11-year-old.”

Humphrey had been tipped off about Carvalho’s abilities by a friend who was a youth worker doing a project in the boy’s primary school, the same place where remarkably one future international player, Jadon Sancho, had been demonstrating his ability in the playground kick-about not long before.

“I’ve got a talent for you,” Humphrey’s friend told him, “he just plays in the playground, in the youth center and he’s a baller. How are we going to get him in? Because if he doesn't play for a club, [people] won't see it. ”

At that stage, the Portuguese kid’s abilities felt like South London’s best-kept secret, but it didn’t stay that way.

Soon there was a bunfight to land his signature.

Humphrey was in the process of moving from Brentford to Fulham when he discovered Carvalho, so it maybe wasn’t surprising when the Bees were soon trying to land the youngster.

But when Manchester United and Chelsea started making moves, it was clear that word had spread well beyond West London of this bright young star still in primary school.

“Out of nowhere it became a rat race for him because other clubs became interested,” Humphrey added.

It turned out that Carvalho had been playing for another team, Balham Blazers, the club had strong links with Fulham and the West London side’s effort in developing a relationship with the youngster proved crucial in the end.

The choice has worked out well for both club and player. Having made his debut at the end of last season, Carvalho has been instrumental in helping Fulham’s charge back to the Premier League this year.

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King Binny said:


[article]It was at a family and friends 5-aside game on a Saturday morning that Humphrey Aghoghovbia Jr first saw Fulham FC wonder-kid Fabio Carvalho play.

As far as he knew this was the only way for the then-Brentford FC scout to see the child from Portugal’s abilities. Even getting permission for him to play was a challenge, Carvalho’s parents didn’t speak English and he had to get a friend to communicate with them.

Despite being the youngest player there, his talent was clear to see.

“He could receive the ball elegantly with his right and left, it didn’t look like he had a weaker foot,” Humphrey told me, “he was playing without pressure, his receiving [of the ball] and fundamental [skills] just ticked all the boxes. He had that Neymar look about him.

“It was ridiculous because he was playing against heavily maturated teenagers, even some men, and he's just like a little 11-year-old.”

Humphrey had been tipped off about Carvalho’s abilities by a friend who was a youth worker doing a project in the boy’s primary school, the same place where remarkably one future international player, Jadon Sancho, had been demonstrating his ability in the playground kick-about not long before.

“I’ve got a talent for you,” Humphrey’s friend told him, “he just plays in the playground, in the youth center and he’s a baller. How are we going to get him in? Because if he doesn't play for a club, [people] won't see it. ”

At that stage, the Portuguese kid’s abilities felt like South London’s best-kept secret, but it didn’t stay that way.

Soon there was a bunfight to land his signature.

Humphrey was in the process of moving from Brentford to Fulham when he discovered Carvalho, so it maybe wasn’t surprising when the Bees were soon trying to land the youngster.

But when Manchester United and Chelsea started making moves, it was clear that word had spread well beyond West London of this bright young star still in primary school.

“Out of nowhere it became a rat race for him because other clubs became interested,” Humphrey added.

It turned out that Carvalho had been playing for another team, Balham Blazers, the club had strong links with Fulham and the West London side’s effort in developing a relationship with the youngster proved crucial in the end.

The choice has worked out well for both club and player. Having made his debut at the end of last season, Carvalho has been instrumental in helping Fulham’s charge back to the Premier League this year.

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feel this lads gonna be great and with Klopp at the reigns he gonna shine ..
 
rurikbird said:


The game seems to come so naturally to him - I think he will be Bobby’s successor in terms of swagger and creativity through the middle. The timing to bring him here in Bobby’s (probably) last season couldn’t be better.
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Besides his undoubted pace and the goals / assists he'd bring from midfield it's worth noting how well he rides tackles and gets away from far larger and more powerful players, all of which could help him adapt quicker to the game in the PL. I can't wait to see him as the AM ahead of Thiago and Fabs and the potential interplay with Diaz, Nunez and Mo.

The one negative is that he is clearly a centre/left sided player which we now seem to be accumulating in abundance and neglecting our right? Isolating Mo? Though there is the potential for him to assist Mo., which he showed in that compilation.
 
rurikbird said:


The game seems to come so naturally to him - I think he will be Bobby’s successor in terms of swagger and creativity through the middle. The timing to bring him here in Bobby’s (probably) last season couldn’t be better.
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He clearly doesn't lack confidence. From what I can gather he currently doesn't exactly have Bobby's endeavour when it comes to winning the ball back and pressing, but I've no doubt that he'll be learning exactly that with our coaches. Seems to have a very cool finish on him.
 
The problem with players whose biggest strength is goal-scoring is with them that it’s either feast or famine - it’s great if you hit the ground running and the goals can make people overlook weaknesses in other parts of the game, but any loss of confidence/momentum and they look exposed. Minamino was a bit like this in his first season here - the shots weren’t going in and suddenly he looked useless.

It would be ideal for Carvalho if he could get a few goals early to get his confidence up and make him feel like he belongs - but after that it will still be a long toad ahead to learn everything one needs to play in Klopp’s system.
 
rurikbird said:
The problem with players whose biggest strength is goal-scoring is with them that it’s either feast or famine - it’s great if you hit the ground running and the goals can make people overlook weaknesses in other parts of the game, but any loss of confidence/momentum and they look exposed. Minamino was a bit like this in his first season here - the shots weren’t going in and suddenly he looked useless.

It would be ideal for Carvalho if he could get a few goals early to get his confidence up and make him feel like he belongs - but after that it will still be a long toad ahead to learn everything one needs to play in Klopp’s system.
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Learning how to land upright would be a start !
 


Liverpool have announced a few signings this summer and only Fabio Carvalho has yet to be unveiled by the club.
Now that his arrival has been confirmed, as the 1st of July has now passed, the club has placed the Portuguese attacker onto the club’s website and it provides a big hint on his playing position.
 
Imagine what it would be like him on the left and Adama on the Right in the last 20 minutes of a game.
 



The Portugal youth international will link up with some of his new team-mates for the first time in pre-season training on Monday, with a prominent role anticipated from the ex-Fulham playmaker.
It remains to be seen where Carvalho fits into Jurgen Klopp‘s setup, with suggestions he will initially be considered a forward with a long-term view to switching to midfield.
But in his first interview with LFCTV, Carvalho himself has detailed the two positions he is most comfortable in.
“Obviously at Fulham, I played in more of the 10 role,” he explained.
“Here it just depends on what formation that we play.
“But I also fancy the wing, because I’m creative enough to go one vs. one and create things.
“Like you said, I’m more than comfortable playing anywhere, but those two positions are where I want to play.”

Carvalho is one of 19 players due to report for day one of pre-season in Kirkby, with the youngster joining the squad for the dreaded lactate test on the outdoor pitches.
Ball work will begin later in the week, before the full squad flies to Thailand for the first stop of their Far East tour, where they will take on Man United in Bangkok.
It will be a swift introduction for Carvalho, who is “looking forward to every single bit” of the summer schedule.
“I’m just very excited to get started,” he added.
“Obviously pre-season isn’t the most fun thing about football, but it’s something you have to do and get over and done with.
“It’s just a good way to get to know everyone, get to know the players and I just can’t wait to get started.
“I’m looking forward to every single bit of pre-season and the years to come.”
 
I wonder if Klopp is toying with the idea of switching him from AM to having him backup to Salah on the wing (even though I know he's primarily left sided). Of course we know there's nothing Klopp likes more than a versatile player who can cover numerous positions !
 
Frogfish said:
I wonder if Klopp is toying with the idea of switching him from AM to having him backup to Salah on the wing (even though I know he's primarily left sided). Of course we know there's nothing Klopp likes more than a versatile player who can cover numerous positions !
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I think it’s likely he’ll get more opportunity there than elsewhere, unless it’s as an impact sub when we want to push another player up top.
 
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Watched his interview - very positive impression. Smart, humble, confident and ambitious. Says he is eager to learn from Klopp and his new teammates, but his goal is to be “the best in the world.” He has a star quality about him.
 
StevieM said:
I think it’s likely he’ll get more opportunity there than elsewhere, unless it’s as an impact sun when we want to push another player up top.
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He's dominantly right footed (though can use both). Not ideal, we've got Trent to cross it !
 
Young, cheap, exciting attackers are always the nicest signings. It's great seeing the likes of Salah and Torres explode on the scene, but there's always that what if they're shit anxiety floating around in the background before. That never exists with these types of signing. You can sit back and watch them grow and develop. Watching Coutinho morph into one of the best attacking players in the world was lovely. Watching Elliott and Carvalho hopefully reach a similar status will be great. Fingers crossed.
 
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