A tempest is gathering in the heart of Liverpool, and it revolves on Fabinho, the club’s dominant midfield presence. The Brazilian was conspicuously absent from the squad’s recent trip to Singapore, and his future with the club is now in doubt.
Liverpool’s Singapore training sessions were devoid of any familiar faces. Fabinho’s obvious omission from the 27-man squad was the talk of the town, especially given his absence from the club’s pre-season training in Germany.
INTEREST IN LIVERPOOL’S MAESTRO BY SAUDI
The bold £40 million proposal made by Al-Ittihad on 14 July has given these theories some credence. The wheels of this probable move to the Saudi Pro League have not yet begun to turn, but it is evident that Fabinho’s career at Anfield is in jeopardy.
Liverpool’s lineup will be put to the test in upcoming matches against Leicester City on July 30 and Bayern Munich on August 2. It’s unclear how they’ll survive without Fabinho’s ability.
Jordan Henderson’s exit to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq adds to Liverpool’s woes. Furthermore, Thiago is out from the tour due to a hip ailment, leaving Jurgen Klopp with quite the midfield conundrum.
THINKING ABOUT FABINHO’S OUTSTANDING STINT
Fabinho’s arrival from Monaco in July 2018 in a transaction worth close to £39 million was a watershed moment for Liverpool. The Brazilian has been a strong presence on the field, making 219 appearances, scoring 11 goals, and helping Liverpool win the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup.
Overall, Fabinho’s future at Liverpool is hanging by a thread, with the Saudi Pro League posing a significant threat. The progression of this story will be closely followed in the football world.
