Fabio Carvalho has a rare chance to capitalize on the approaching start of a new chapter in Liverpool Football Club history.
Under Jurgen Klopp, the former Fulham academy prospect saw few opportunity to play. To the extent that he acknowledged colleagues were wondering why he wasn’t playing for the Merseysiders more frequently. The German strategist, according to Liverpool.com, called the midfielder “unbelievable.” He is expected to rejoin the Reds in the 2024–2025 preseason following an incredible Championship loan with Hull City.
A player who is hard to categorize Carvalho was criticized—and rightfully so—for making it hard to figure out exactly where he fit into Liverpool’s starting lineup. At the time, Luis Diaz was a better option on the left side of the front three than him, and he lacked the necessary physicality and defensive awareness to be a successful first-choice midfielder.
It’s uncertain if Harvey Elliott, a former Fulham teammate, would have benefited from extra time spent in the Championship—experience that has proven vital. It’s also critical to take into consideration the variety of viewpoints that Arne Slot will inevitably contribute to the Liverpool team. Carvalho will surely get a chance before the 2024–2025 campaign.