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title: "Liverpool: Fans are purring over footage of Fabinho against Chelsea"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fans-purring-as-club-release-fabinho-highlights-vs-chelsea/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Georgia Goulding"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2020-09-23T06:15:26Z"
modified: "2020-09-23T06:15:26Z"
---

# Liverpool: Fans are purring over footage of Fabinho against Chelsea

**Fabinho has received praise in abundance after his solid performance in defence against Chelsea on Sunday.**

The midfielder slipped into the backline alongside Virgil van Dijk in the absence of usual first choice Joe Gomez. With a staggering 97% passing accuracy, four tackles and interceptions made and 5/8 long balls, Fabinho could be in contention for the Dutchman’s new partner (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/football/2020-09-20)).

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In fact, Jurgen Klopp has now named the defensive midfielder as his [fourth choice centre-back,](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-fans-divided-as-james-pearce-claims-fabinho-is-fourth-choice-centre-back/) according to James Pearce.

Following this up, the official Liverpool Twitter has posted a highlight reel of Fabinho’s performance at Stamford Bridge at the weekend. Loads of Reds fans have flooded the comments of the video to heap praise on the [£50.4million-valued](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fabinho/profil/spieler/225693) Brazil international.

One Kopite has generously stated that Fabinho ‘outclasses Maguire’ at centre-back. Harry Maguire’s shift against Crystal Palace was a disappointing one as Manchester United lost 3-1 and the England international gave the ball away 10 times (via [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/harry-maguire/149380)).

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Another Liverpool fan thinks the club’s No.3 put in a ‘masterclass performance’ against the Blues.

Read more replies from the Anfield faithful here:

https://twitter.com/Whoop\_Tweets/status/1308412122787983360?s=20

> But the fact remains. Fabinho outclasses Maguire at CB.
>
> — MIXO (@Shannon\_mixo) [September 21, 2020](https://twitter.com/Shannon_mixo/status/1307997865889992704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> [pic.twitter.com/eCPQGnLMEZ](https://t.co/eCPQGnLMEZ)
>
> — RobbehLeBobbeh (@robbehbobbehh) [September 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/robbehbobbehh/status/1308336452170854400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> This guy is a rigid CB with plenty of forward vision to boot. I reckon Gomez and Matip might struggle to get a game once they’re fit
>
> — Daz (@I\_Run\_Too\_Much) [September 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/I_Run_Too_Much/status/1308338002175971334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Man was a wall yesterday. If he continues playing like this VVD Fab connection will go to history books. 🔴
>
> — Virgil’s tweets (@tweetsvirgil) [September 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/tweetsvirgil/status/1308333356736749568?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Fab pocketed Werner easily. That was some masterful performance
>
> — M.doe #M.anigod (@ck\_mdoe) [September 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/ck_mdoe/status/1308333910116491264?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Do you think Fabinho should play at centre-back more often? Have your say in the comments below!***