Liverpool dominated possession in their 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion as they opened up a seven-point gap at the top of the Premier League.
The Reds were coming from two consecutive defeats and it was important to get the three points and halt our mini blip.
Mohamed Salah won the second half penalty which he converted with ease, and Liverpool weren’t really troubled all that much at the Amex.
There was some concern for us at the back with Virgil van Dijk being the only fit centre-back and Fabinho was brought into the team to partner him.
The Brazilian played the centre-back’s role in our FA Cup defeat against Wolves a few days ago, but he looked comfortable against the Dutch defender despite going up against Glenn Murray.
Fabinho has spent time in the defence but this was a difficult task for the former Monaco man, and he did a great job at the back.
There were one or two scary moments but the 25-year-old produced a quality block, and even tried to start a few attacks with a few long-balls.
It will be a major surprise if the Brazilian stays in the heart of the defence for next week’s clash against Crystal Palace, but many fans were pleased by the performance of Fabinho.
Fabinho is better than Torreira and Jorginho. Too much versatility.
— RedFromThe6 (@RedFromThe6) January 12, 2019
Thought Fabinho was class today at the back. Didn’t look fazed at all. #LFC
— Anfield Leak (@AnfieldLeak) January 12, 2019
I’m astonished of how elite Fabinho is, He looked like he’d been playing in CB for years so versatile. Defensive attributes one of the best in our squad, MONSTRO🇧🇷 pic.twitter.com/cVaN0K5xI0
— ً (@BabyKeith8) January 12, 2019
Fabinho is a decent makeshift Centre Back
— Danny (@DWLFC94) January 12, 2019
Fabinho for £40 million is an absolute steal, the lad is a quality player, his game intelligence is on another level, why he can play so many different positions👍
— John O Sullivan (@Corballyred) January 12, 2019
Fabinho now looks a classy centre half alongside van Dijk, to go with his obvious ability to pass the ball through congestion from the holding midfield role. Oh, and he plays right back for Brazil. Suddenly £40m doesn’t look so much. #LFC #versatile
— David Maddock (@MaddockMirror) January 12, 2019
Fabinho did well at CB. Useful to know we can rely on him there.
— Carl (@Carl_M79) January 12, 2019
Liking Fabinho more and more by the week.
— Steve McVeigh (@SteveMcVeigh123) January 12, 2019
What a signing Fabinho was. Literally no one was even expecting him either which makes it that bit sweeter in my opinion.
— The Anfield Truth (@AnfieldTruth) January 12, 2019
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