Liverpool like to sign versatile footballers. The Reds value versatility highly because it cuts down on the squad size. Why sign two players to cover to positions when one man can cover both? One Reds star in particular has highlighted this season why versatility is so important and he’s set to be rewarded. The Guardian has reported that Liverpool are looking to tie Fabinho down to a bumper new contract.
Liverpool injury crisis
Jürgen Klopp has lost nearly every member of his defence to injury at one point or another this season.
Virgil van Dijk ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside Derby. The Dutchman won’t play again this season.
Joe Gomez is unlikely to feature again this term after picking up a knee problem of his own.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has only just returned from a calf problem.
Alisson Becker is still sidelined with a hamstring problem.
The crisis has forced Fabinho to fill in at centre back.
Liverpool to offer Fabinho new contract
This season has shown just how important Fabby is to the side.
The Brazilian’s versatility has saved us this season.
His ability to drop into centre back has helped avoid a disaster at the back.
The Guardian has reported that Liverpool intend to reward Fabinho with a new contract.
They believe the player to be one of the ‘untouchables’ in the squad and want to put him in line with the top earners in the side.
What RTK has to say
Liverpool rewarding Fabinho with a new contract would be great news.
The Brazilian’s current deal runs until 2023 so we’re in no rush but he thoroughly deserves fresh terms as a reward.
He has become undroppable since arriving from Monaco.
What a rock he’s been this season, a last ditch tackle against Wolves at the weekend was emblematic of the game changing work he’s been doing.
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