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Fabio Carvalho is determined to use Liverpool’s tour of America to force his way into Arne Slot’s plans for the coming season.
The 21-year-old attacker returned to the club this summer after mixed fortunes on loan in 2023-24.
After struggling for game time at RB Leipzig in Germany, he regained his confidence at Hull City in the second half of the campaign as he made 20 appearances in the Championship.
Carvalho’s future remains unclear but he’s enjoying the start of a new era at Liverpool under Slot.
“I’ve had a few conversations with the manager which I’m not going to go into detail about, but he wants me to get my head down and work hard and see where that goes,” he said.
“It’s about making a statement. There are good chances for all the young players on this trip. It’s a chance for everyone to stamp their mark.
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“The time I spent at Hull was crucial. I needed game time and I was happy when I was playing regularly. Every footballer wants to be playing week in and week out. I feel I got the best of myself when I was there and playing.”
Carvalho found himself operating wide on the left in Friday’s 1-0 win over Real Betis in Pittsburgh but admits he favours operating more centrally.
“We spoke about it and he (Slot) told me to try and settle on the wing, but obviously I know where I play best and I feel that is as a No 10. I think I play better there,” he added.
“I’m just going to do what he wants me to do and just work as hard as I can for him. He’s giving me good instructions and motivating me a lot in training and giving me that confidence.
“It was good to play against Betis and get a few touches, good to be back in. I feel like the manager’s style is a good fit for all of us. I feel like he plays positive football, he likes creating chances and that’s what we’ve been doing.”
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Courtesy : https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5662376/2024/07/27/liverpool-fabio-carvalho-future/