Liverpool midfielder Fabinho has grown into a hugely important player for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Manchester United legend Neville could not hide his admiration for Fabinho, when describing his importance to Liverpool.
The Brazilian has been in wonderful form for Jurgen Klopp’s side so far this season.
And Neville thinks that Fabinho is now the leading defensive midfielder in world football.
“Fabinho at the moment is the best,” he said. “He steps up the pitch and wins the ball. And most importantly he doesn’t just pass it sideways to the CBs. He plays vertically.”
For Fabinho to be rated above the likes of Sergio Busquets, Ngolo Kante and Rodri is a huge compliment to the Liverpool man.
But Reds fans feel that the praise is the least that their £40 million man (Guardian) deserves.
Fabinho’s form so far this season has helped Liverpool establish a five point lead in the Premier League, with Klopp’s side taking maximum points from their opening five games.
The combative midfielder is likely to feature later this evening too, when Liverpool take on Napoli in their first game in the Champions League since they lifted the trophy in June.
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