When Jurgen Klopp forked out to sign Fabinho from Monaco back in May the fans all had visions of the Brazilian putting in Merseyside derby winning performances like he did yesterday. The tough-tackling central midfielder showed just what he’s capable of against the Toffees on a day where a number of the Reds shone in what was a truly memorable clash between Red and Blue.
Great win today, lads. Very happy with the story of my first derby. Come on, reds! #LFC #YNWA pic.twitter.com/8RUrsHwmjc
— Fabinho (@_fabinhotavares) 2 December 2018
In the end, the winner for Liverpool came in extremely strange circumstances, but it’s hard to say that the game didn’t deserve a winner. After battling it out for 95 minutes, a little bit of luck dropped in the way of Klopp’s side and Divock Origi was on hand to make sure it didn’t go to waste, heading home from just yards out after Jordan Pickford’s blunder, however, it was a day that plenty of fans will remember for Fabinho’s commanding display.
The ex-Monaco man was an absolute rock in the middle of the park at Anfield and whilst Marco Silva’s side had their chances in the first half, the Brazilian powerhouse did his utmost to prevent the likes of Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Gomes from creating too much. It was the midfielder’s best performance in a Liverpool shirt to date and he’ll be keen to build on that in the coming weeks, as the fixtures come thick and fast over the festive period.
You can read The Kopites’ thoughts on Fabinho’s display here:
Played boss today mate
— muzzer (@NeilMullard) December 2, 2018
Settling in just nicely…great game… like a young patrick viera !
— Gra_Watt (@gra_watterson) December 2, 2018
Long leg fab !!! Powerful performance
— Dogg (@Dima70874337) December 2, 2018
MOTM #ynwa
— lisa mckenzie (@muckymac) 2 December 2018
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Man of the Match
— Indie Mann (@indiemann) December 2, 2018
You played your best game for us today mate. Well done
— Brett Williams (@brettwill82) December 2, 2018
Quality mate
— Ni (@ll41999062) 2 December 2018
Perfect match, keep it up
— Fitz 54 (@mihael_fitz) 3 December 2018
The Reds couldn’t get enough of Fabinho against Everton and will be keen to see him put in a similar display against Burnley in midweek.
