A tempest is gathering in the heart of Liverpool, and it revolves around none other than Fabinho, the club’s dominant midfield presence. The Brazilian was conspicuously absent from the squad’s recent trip to Singapore, and his future at the club is now uncertain.
Liverpool’s training sessions in Singapore were devoid of any familiar faces. Fabinho’s noticeable omission from the squad of 27 was the talk of the town, especially given his absence from the club’s pre-season training in Germany.
THE SAUDI INTEREST IN LIVERPOOL’S MAESTRO
On 14 July, Al-Ittihad made an ambitious £40 million bid, lending credence to these rumors. As of yet, the wheels of this probable move to the Saudi Pro League haven’t started spinning, but it’s evident that Fabinho’s future at Anfield is in jeopardy.
Liverpool’s squad will be put to the test in their next matches against Leicester City on July 30 and Bayern Munich on August 2. It’s unclear how they’ll cope without Fabinho’s talent.
The loss of Jordan Henderson to Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq adds to Liverpool’s woes. Furthermore, Thiago is missing from the tour due to a hip ailment, leaving Jurgen Klopp with a midfield conundrum.
THINKING BACK ON FABINHO’S OUTSTANDING STINT
Fabinho’s transfer from Monaco in July 2018, for a fee close to £39 million, marked a watershed moment for Liverpool. The Brazilian has had a strong presence on the pitch, making 219 appearances, scoring 11 goals, and playing a major role in Liverpool’s successful pursuits of the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, and Fifa Club World Cup.
Overall, Fabinho’s future at Liverpool is dangling on a thread, with the Saudi Pro League a serious possibility. The developing of this story will be widely observed in the football world.
