New Liverpool signing Fabio Carvalho will be used in the front three during the Reds' pre-season, according to journalist Dean Jones.
The Lowdown: Carvalho signs for Liverpool
The youngster joined the Premier League giants from Fulham earlier in the summer, having shone for the west London club during their promotion-winning 2021/22 season.
Carvalho scored 10 goals and registered eight assists in the Championship last term, which clearly caught the attention of Jurgen Klopp and the recruitment team at Anfield.
The 19-year-old can play in midfield or in a more attacking role, and an interesting update has emerged regarding Liverpool's proposed use of him.
The Latest: Jones makes Carvalho claim
Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones claimed that Carvalho would be trialled in the front three by Klopp during Liverpool's pre-season.
The reporter suggested:
"They’re going to test out Fabio Carvalho in that frontline in pre-season, just to see whether he’s actually ready for it and it might be that he gets more of a role next season in that frontline than we might envisage."
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The Verdict: Great option to have
Versatility is always a bonus in any player and Carvalho possesses that in abundance, which only adds to his potential brilliance as a signing.
The former Fulham man can excel in a number 10 role, which has been his main position, but it will be interesting to see him in attack, likely cutting in from the left-hand side in a similar vein to Luis Diaz.
While Carvalho is unlikely to be a regular starter straight away next season, a strong pre-season for Liverpool in attack could show that he is more than ready to be a mere impact substitute.
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