Liverpool midfielder Fabinho is enjoying a particularly fruitful purple patch in an already outstanding career on Merseyside.
So often the Brazilian is overlooked as one of the Reds’ most important players, but in recent weeks the 28-year-old has been reminding everyone of his presence.
Nicknamed the ‘lighthouse’ amongst peers for an unrivalled ability to spot danger, Fabinho has added goals to a sublime all-around game since the turn of the year.
As Jurgen Klopp’s side wedged past a difficult Burnley fixture, the 21-cap Brazil star took to Twitter to celebrate the victory and his match-winning goal.
Great win, guys. Let's keep it going. 🔴🙏🏽 #YNWA pic.twitter.com/0NIqowVheH
— Fabinho (@_fabinhotavares) February 13, 2022
Fabinho earned a 7.30 Sofascore rating for a performance consisting of two clearances and 69 touches as well as the all-important goal before half-time.
Here’s how we rated the rest of the Liverpool players…
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XI: Alisson 8; Trent Alexander-Arnold 7, Joel Matip 6, Virgil van Dijk 8, Andy Robertson 7; Fabinho 8, Jordan Henderson 6, Naby Keita 7; Mohamed Salah 6, Sadio Mane 7, Roberto Firmino 5.
Subs: Thiago 7, Diogo Jota 6, James Milner NA.
If further proof was needed that this Liverpool side can conquer all conditions then this was it.
Far from a free-flowing attacking display that we have become accustomed to, this was a battle from start to finish and thanks to some big performances at the back, the Reds were able to get the job done.
Further up the pitch, there were a number of concerning displays, particularly from Roberto Firmino who struggled to influence proceedings.
Outside of the £54million valued Fabinho and a select few, Klopp certainly has some selection headaches ahead of Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League this week.
