75 passes, 7 duels won: Fabinho shines as Liverpool thrash Brentford

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Fabinho is one Liverpool player who quietly goes under the radar, producing his scintillating best like clockwork. Yesterday, during the 3-0 win over Brentford, he was once again in superb form.

Liverpool secured the win courtesy of goals from Fabinho, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Takumi Minamino. With Manchester City winning the day before, it was all Jurgen Klopp’s team could do.

With every game that Pep Guardiola’s team win, Liverpool’s title aspirations decrease. The challenge is to continue matching their rivals and hope they beat them when they meet in April.

Fabinho led by example during yesterday’s win. He lined up in midfield alongside Curtis Jones and Jordan Henderson, featuring as the central option in a three-man system.

Last week, the 28-year-old scored twice as Liverpool dumped League One outfit Shrewsbury out of the FA Cup. This weekend, it was the bread and butter of the Premier League that he was taking in his stride.

Some statistics from Who Scored, showcase just how brilliant he was. He was awarded the star man by the football analysis experts and it’s clear to see why.

He topped the charts for key passes, with four from the centre of midfield. He also won seven aerial duels, which proved to be more than Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk who played at centre-half.

Fabinho’s passing was typically brilliant too. He made 75 passes with a success ratio of 90.7%.

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The Brazilian is different gravy when he gets going. He glides around a pitch and everything he does simply looks effortless.

Fabinho has made 145 appearances for the Reds, scoring seven goals and claiming eight assists since checking in from Monaco.

Liverpool are a well-oiled machine under Klopp. If it’s not Mohamed Salah or Sadio Mane earning the plaudits, it’s Van Dijk at the back.

Fabinho deserves some credit though and the £180,000-a-week star’s display against Brentford highlighted just how integral he is to the current Liverpool team.