A defesa do Athletico é uma melhores do Brasil e Pedro Henrique exerce um papel fundamental na solidez do sistema defensivo. Na temporada de 2021, Pedro disputou 6 jogos, todos eles pela Sul-Americana, e teve atuações impecáveis tecnicamente. Nesta sequência, a equipe sofreu apenas um gol e ele cometeu somente 2 faltas. Quando comparado aos demais jogadores da equipe, que disputaram no mínimo 3 jogos, o zagueiro é o líder da equipe em lançamentos certos (41), em cortes (20) e em divididas ganhas (34).
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‘Fico feliz demais em estar ajudando nosso time com esses números. Tenho trabalhado muito para atingir o melhor nível e sempre me cobro todos os dias para ir além. Lógico que temos muito ainda a evoluir, mas estou feliz com a união do nosso grupo e toda dedicação que a equipe vem demonstrando. É apenas o começo da temporada, e temos muitos objetivos até o final do ano. Queremos brigar por todas as competições em que estivermos e dar alegrias ao nosso torcedor’, disse Pedro.
O zagueiro de 25 anos chegou em definitivo ao Athletico para a disputa do Brasileirão de 2020 e desde então disputou 42 jogos, sendo todos como titular. Na edição do Campeonato Brasileiro do ano passado, o Furacão teve a segunda melhor defesa com 36 gols sofridos nas 38 rodadas, ou seja, média inferior a um gol por jogo. E Pedro Henrique foi muito importante para esses números positivos no sistema defensivo. Nas 30 partidas em que atuou como titular, foi o 4° melhor zagueiro da Série A em passes certos (1.596), o 2° melhor em lançamentos certos (188) e cometeu apenas 19 faltas, ou seja, uma média de 0,6 falta/jogo. Com este desempenho, Pedro foi o melhor zagueiro do Brasil e o 10° melhor jogador da Série A com média de 7.3, segundo o SofaScore.
Pedro Henrique também se destaca dentro do elenco do Furacão. Quando comparado com os demais zagueiros, ele foi o líder em divididas ganhas (158) e o líder em desarmes (43), sendo mais que o dobro do companheiro de equipe Thiago Heleno.
Um dos pilares do Furacão para o Campeonato Brasileiro, Pedro Henrique tem contrato até o fim de 2024. O zagueiro vem mantendo exibições irretocáveis que o credenciam hoje como um dos melhores zagueiros do país.
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Jurgen Klopp's looming departure from Liverpool is more than a little poignant, but the esteemed German manager could not be leaving the squad in a better position and there is real belief that this squad will continue to go from strength to strength.
Last season's struggles have been wiped away by the sweeping summer changes that revamped a malfunctioning midfield, with Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch pumping life, energy and optimism back into an outfit that had spent years competing at the summit of European football.
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Sure, refitting the engine room with top-class players is something that will shape Liverpool's success over the coming years, but just as important, if not more so, is the spectacular rise of academy prospects to the first-team this season, a veritable cascade of potential entering the mix and performing to a high standard.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones already had prominent spots in the squad but Bobby Clark, Conor Bradley, Jarell Quansah and more have now arrived, all boasting skill sets fit for purpose at Anfield.
That list is certainly not exhaustive, and while there are some exciting talents in the squad right now, the most prodigious of the lot might currently ply his trade elsewhere.
Indeed, Fabio Carvalho's teenage years might not be behind him but the elegant midfielder is flourishing out on loan and will hope to return to Merseyside come summer, presented with the opportunity to impress.
Why Liverpool signed Fabio Carvalho
Following the same path as Elliott, Carvalho completed a £5m plus add-ons transfer to Liverpool from Fulham back in May 2022 after impressing during his breakthrough with the Cottagers, who plied their trade in the Championship at the time.
The Portugal-born talent started the final three matches of Fulham's 2020/21 campaign in the Premier League, scoring against Southampton as his London club sank dismally into the second tier, but this proved to be a blessing for the teenager as he earned regular opportunities.
As per Sofascore, Carvalho posted ten goals and eight assists across 33 Championship starts in 2021/22, completing 83% of his passes, creating 13 big chances and averaging 1.7 key passes, 1.2 dribbles and 4.6 successful duels per fixture.
It was a stunning, season-long display of potential and Carvalho duly received a transfer to a club of Liverpool's stature, with his dynamic, electric threat in attacking midfield leading former Liverpool man Jason McAteer to remark that he "looks like Coutinho", such was the swagger and style of his skill set.
How Fabio Carvalho performed for Liverpool in 2022/23
Liverpool had failed to secure Carvalho's services back in January 2022 but returned to demonstrate their commitment toward nurturing his abilities and he was rewarded with a place in Klopp's first-team last season.
It was a stunning start and one that denoted his credentials in Liverpool's squad, scoring off the bench during Liverpool's 9-0 trouncing of Bournemouth in the Premier League before unforgettably bagging a last-gasp winner against Newcastle United in the following fixture.
Carvalho would score off the bench during Liverpool's 3-2 defeat against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup months on in December but his thrilling introduction to life on Merseyside petered out as the season went on, earning just 11 Premier League minutes after October.
His succession of strikes so early into his Liverpool career appeared to be a portent of prosperity to come, but Klopp – who had at one stage dubbed him a "special player" – clearly didn't think he was performing at the requisite level and he sank into the periphery for the latter half of the campaign, shipped out on loan to RB Leipzig last summer.
Fabio Carvalho's season in numbers
Carvalho's sojourn in Germany hardly went according to plan, compounding his woes as he slipped away from the prominence that followed when he joined Liverpool and made a prolific start.
Playing 15 times for the Bundesliga outfit, starting just once in the top flight, Carvalho, who is now aged 21 and currently valued at €15m (£13m) by Football Transfers' valuation model, failed to register a single goal or assist during his stay and was unable to mesh the facets together to produce performances fitting for a player of his natural ability.
Fabio Carvalho: 23/24 Championship Stats
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Matches played
11
Goals
4
Assists
0
Pass completion
83%
Key passes per game
2.2
Ball recoveries per game
3.5
Tackles per game
1.6
Duels won per game
5.0
Stats via Sofascore
Now on loan at Hull City after making the move in January, Carvalho is exhibiting his goalscoring prowess and then some, but he's also showcased some impressive movement and creativity – effectively, the multi-functionality needed to succeed at a club such as Liverpool.
It's this very dynamism that could yet allow Carvalho to break into the senior set-up at Liverpool and emulate Coutinho, whose elegance and playmaking genius was breathtaking during the maiden stage of Klopp's tenure, leading to the staggering £142m transfer to Barcelona that kickstarted Liverpool's illustrious recent era.
During the last season Coutinho played in the Premier League for Liverpool, the Brazilian scored seven goals and supplied six assists from only 13 starts, averaging 2.9 key passes, 2.8 dribbles and 5.6 successful duels per fixture.
Former Liverpool player Philippe Coutinho.
The core qualities at Carvalho's disposal are enough to build a career of high class and one in emulation of Coutinho, currently ranking among the top 3% of positional peers across divisions similar to the Championship for pass completion, the top 4% for shot-creating actions, the top 7% for progressive carries and the top 1% for progressive passes and tackles per 90, as per FBref.
The Redmen TV's Ste Hoare commented last summer that Carvalho "doesn't fit the system" that Klopp implements. The 56-year-old's imminent withdrawal from his Anfield post will leave Liverpool in mourning, but for Carvalho, bolstered by a loan stint of real promise at Hull, it might be a move that will allow him to take the next step in his personal development.
A significant update has emerged regarding the potential takeover of West Brom in the near future, courtesy of reliable reporter Lewis Cox.
West Brom takeover latest
The Baggies are battling hard to seal promotion from the Championship to the Premier League this season, sitting in the play-off positions as things stand.
There has been a big off-field distraction for Carlos Corberan and his players to deal with, however, with ongoing talk surrounding the proposed takeover of West Brom. It is a saga that continues to rumble on at a time when many supporters want to see Guochuan Lai's reign as owner come to an end, heralding the start of a new era at the club.
A recent report claimed that Aston Villa supporter Alex Hearn could become a part-owner of the Baggies, due to an unpaid loan to his company, as journalist Adrian Goldberg has explained:
"The rate of interest on that loan is five-per-cent a month – an incredible rate. West Brom Holdings own 88 per cent of West Bromwich Albion, and the suggestion was made that if the loan isn’t repaid, Hearn could convert that loan into shares in West Brom Holdings. It opens the possibility that West Brom Holdings is part-owned by a Villa fan. It’s just crazy. Keep an eye on that February 8 deadline – things may start moving, because that’s a publicly notified deadline."
Now, another update regarding the situation has dropped – one that suggests things could now be moving at a promising pace in terms of striking a deal.
Key West Brom takeover update
According to The Express & Star's Cox, the sale of West Brom could now be completed in a matter of weeks, with talks ongoing between Lai and Dr Shilen Patel.
West Bromwich Albion's home stadium, The Hawthorns.
"American businessman Dr Shilen Patel remains the frontrunner and is understood to be the preferred bidder of MSD Holdings, the firm which has loaned the Baggies around £28million since the start of last year.
"Negotiations with Florida-based Patel have been ongoing for a number of weeks and are understood to be at an advanced stage, though he is not the only contender with the Armenian-backed Noah Football Group also retaining a serious interest."
It is certainly encouraging to hear that talks are now advanced with Patel, assuming he is now the frontrunner to complete a purchase of West Brom. Fans will just be desperate to see things sorted sooner rather than later.
The quicker it happens, the stronger the Baggies' financial situation should hopefully look, generating more funds for new signings during the summer transfer window, and it will also allow Corberan and his squad to feel more settled, focusing on the job in hand of getting back into the Premier League.
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After a quiet January transfer window, Newcastle United's attention has seemingly turned to what could be a summer of normal service resumed as far as incomings are concerned, with scouts reportedly set to watch an exciting new target this weekend.
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PIF were left restricted by profit and sustainability rules in the winter window, with Newcastle's £155m in losses over the last three seasons limiting their spending. This saw the likes of Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Miguel Almiron all linked with departures, albeit without ever completing moves away, much to the likely relief of Eddie Howe.
That may not be the end of the departure rumours, however, with Joelinton's future still in doubt. Speaking on the Brazilian's 2025 contract expiry, Howe said via BBC Sport: "He has 18 months left on his contract so it's a possibility he'll be sold in the summer. I'm not a fortune teller but it's a possibility. I hope that's not the case. I want him to stay. I love him as a person and player. But before a player signs a contract he has to be happy with everything and we are not there yet."
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As one South American potentially departs though, another could arrive this summer. According to Ole in Argentina, Newcastle are set to send scouts to watch Kevin Zenon this weekend. The left midfielder is likely to feature for Boca Juniors in their Superclasico clash against arch-rivals River Plate.
Not many games get much bigger than that and if Zenon impresses on the big stage, Newcastle could yet decide to make their move for the 22-year-old with a reported release clause of $15m (£12m). Boca Juniors are seemingly reluctant to sell their winger in the coming months, but at such an affordable price, those at St James' Park could leave them with no choice when the summer transfer window opens.
Zenon can replace Almiron
Whilst Almiron stayed put at Newcastle in the end over a move to Saudi Arabia, at 29-years-old and in the middle of a poorer season when compared to the last campaign, the Magpies may need to start thinking about long-term replacements. And that's where Zenon could come in to add quality in depth to Howe's side.
The 22-year-old winger has plenty of room and time for improvement and could yet eclipse the current Newcastle man to hand Howe a vital option going forward. Here's how Zenon and Almiron compare with similar game time:
Stats (via FBref)
Kevin Zenon (for CA Union last season)
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Progressive Carries
41
70
Progressive Passes
88
72
Goals
2
3
Assists
0
1
Starts
17
21
Zenon represents a promising yet sensible option for PIF, given his relatively low price-tag. As the summer transfer window approaches, it will be interesting to see whether Newcastle can break the resilience of Boca Juniors and secure the winger's signature. Before anything, however, the 22-year-old will have the pressure to impress both his own fans and the scouts of Newcastle against River Plate on Sunday.
Cricket South Africa had been trying to get SuperSport to broadcast the second season of the T20 tournament but it couldn’t be done
Liam Brickhill07-Aug-2019This year’s Mzansi Super League will once again be screened on , South Africa’s public broadcaster.There had been some speculation, especially ahead of the first edition of the MSL, that Cricket South Africa might look to as broadcaster, but they have ultimately stuck with once again, despite the lack of a financial incentive to do so. Last month the secured a R3.2 billion bailout from the government, and earlier this week it was announced that the broadcaster had failed to secure the rights for the country’s Premier Soccer League as it was not commercially viable. But CSA are short of other options.List of retained players
Cape Town Blitz: Asif Ali, Janneman Malan, Anrich Nortje, Dale Steyn Durban Heat: Kyle Abbott, Sarel Erwee, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Khaya Zondo Jozi Stars: Dan Christian, Reeza Hendricks, Duanne Olivier, Sinethemba Qeshile, Ryan Rickelton, Rassie van der Dussen Nelson Mandela Bay Giants: Junior Dala, Heino Kuhn, Marco Marais, Chris Morris, Jon-Jon Smuts Paarl Rocks: Henry Davids, Cameron Delport, Bjorn Fortuin, Aiden Markram, Mangaliso Mosehle, Tabraiz Shamsi Tshwane Spartans: Theunis de Bruyn, Tony de Zorzi, Lungi Ngidi, Lutho Sipamla
“We only have literally two broadcasters in the country who can afford to broadcast cricket, and that’s and ,” chief executive Thabang Moroe said on Tuesday. “So you can imagine that CSA does not have much room to manoeuvre in terms of making decisions.”As things stand, we are lucky to find ourselves where we are, in the sense that we can broadcast international cricket both on free-to-air as well as pay TV. Obviously because none of them have exclusivity, we do not receive the same values as we would, had we given any of them exclusivity, but that’s the pain we have to take for wanting to spread the game.”As far as restructuring of commercial and broadcast deals is concerned, it’s difficult to say yes or no to that question now, the reason being the landscape that we operate in as far as the South African economy is concerned.”The second MSL will take place in November and December this year. The date for the player draft has not been announced yet, but it is expected to be shortly, as are the various South African and international marquee players.Dale Steyn is one of several Protea cricketers who have been retained by their franchises for this year’s tournament. More than 250 cricketers, including international stars, T20 specialists and Kolpak signings have entered the draft.”This is confirmation that MSL is now an established global brand that is taking its place at the head table alongside the other Global T20 events,” Moroe said. “We have drawn interest from around the world with players applying from virtually all the top tier international countries.”This will certainly be the biggest T20 event we have hosted since the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup that was staged here in 2007 and became the fore-runner of all the global T20 events that followed. We look forward to adding yet another highlight to our home international season that will be followed by the incoming tours by England and Australia.”
While Spurs fans may understandably have focused on the new arrivals of centre-back Radu Dragusin and forward Timo Werner, Tottenham also embarked on something of a clearout in January, sending as many as seven first-team players out on loan, most notably Eric Dier (who joined Harry Kane at Bayern Munich).
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Sergio Reguilon
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Djed Spence
Genoa
Japhet Tanganga
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Ashley Phillips
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Another player who Spurs planned to offload was winger Bryan Gil, who attracted interest from fellow Premier League side Brighton as well as Feyenoord in the Netherlands and Real Sociedad in his native Spain.
However, no transfer materialised, and Ange Postecoglou has now changed his plans for the 22-year-old as he tries to lead his side to Champions League qualification in his first season.
Postecoglou performs Gil U-turn
According to Football Insider, Postecoglou will now hand Gil "regular first-team minutes" until the end of the campaign. The player rejected every approach that was put on the table, seemingly determined to fight for his place in N17 instead.
Postecoglou is now prepared to give him another opportunity to prove himself, and ensure that, come the summer, Spurs aren't looking to find a new club for him once again.
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Back in 2021, Spurs parted with just under £22m and Erik Lamela to sign Gil, but he hasn't quite justified that exchange just yet. He's only played 42 games for the club across two and a half years, having spent the second half of the last two campaigns on loan in Spain with Valencia and then his former employers Sevilla.
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Most tellingly of all, just four of his 23 Premier League appearances to date have been starts, with two of those coming this term in the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa and the 3-3 draw at Manchester City (where he came off at half-time). He's come off the bench a further eight times, and been an unused substitute on six occasions.
It feels as if things could go one of two ways from here. Either Postecoglou admires his resolve and he does enough to earn the manager's faith, or his decision backfires and he winds up on the auction block for a permanent transfer in the off-season. It's worth noting that, with Son-Heung min due to return from the Asian Cup later this month, his quest for regular minutes is about to become even harder.
Declan Rice lifted the lid on the "game-changer" food that he believes made the difference on the pitch in his exceptional debut season at Arsenal.
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Rice joined Arsenal last summer
He enjoyed a spectacular campaign
Revealed his secret diet before a game
WHAT HAPPENED?
The 25-year-old midfielder, who joined Arsenal for a record-breaking £105 ($131m) million last summer, has established himself as one of the key figures in Mikel Arteta's system as he played a vital role in the Gunner's second-place finish in the Premier League standings. The Spanish manager unlocked his full potential by allowing him the licence to surge forward and he repaid the trust with 16 goal contributions.
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Rice believes that his remarkable upturn in form might have something to do with his matchday diet. But few would have guessed that the secret sauce to his on-field brilliance lies in pancakes and honey.
WHAT RICE SAID
In an interview with Men's Health UK, Rice revealed: "I have four pancakes before a game. Covered in syrup or honey. I swear to God, it’s the best thing… When I joined the club, I could see the [Arsenal] players eating them and thought to myself, ‘What is going on here?’ But honestly, it’s been a game-changer.I don’t understand the science behind it, what’s in them or anything like that, but it gives me such a high-energy boost."
Rice's pancake routine doesn't stop at four. On days when Arsenal have a late kick-off, he sometimes consumes up to eight pancakes. "If we’re playing at 5:30 pm, I’ll sometimes have eight pancakes in a day," he added. "I’ll have some at breakfast and I’ll have some more at 3:30 pm before we play."
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WHAT NEXT FOR RICE?
Beyond his club success, Rice has also made significant strides on the international stage. He earned his 50th cap for England in March and is set to play a pivotal role for the national team in the upcoming Euro 2024. Playing alongside top talents like Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, and Phil Foden, Rice will be crucial in England's quest to end their 58-year wait for a major tournament victory. The Three Lions will commence their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia on June 16, followed by matches against Denmark on June 20 and Slovenia on June 25.
Mauricio Pochettino could be on his way to Manchester United, who are reportedly open to appointing him as Erik ten Hag's replacement.
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United consider sacking Ten Hag
Pochettino emerges as candidate
Ratcliffe ready to open talks
WHAT HAPPENED?
Pochettino left Chelsea by mutual consent on Tuesday after just one season in charge of the London club and reports the Argentine has been highlighted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a potential candidate to take over at Old Trafford this summer. The INEOS chairman is said to be ready to initiate formal talks with the Argentine, who has also managed Tottenham in the Premier League.
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United are reportedly considering firing Ten Hag after United's disappointing Premier League campaign. The Red Devils finished eighth in the table but can still end the season with a trophy as they take on Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday. However, Ten Hag is expected to be let go regardless of the result.
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Pochettino has been linked with United several times in recent years. The former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain head coach was in the frame to take over at Old Trafford two years ago, but the club opted to appoint Ten Hag instead.
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United will attempt to upset English champions City when they meet at Wembley in the cup final this week. Afterwards, fans will await news regarding Ten Hag's position, with the Dutch coach insisting he can turn the situation around.
Leeds United's attempts to secure an automatic promotion place in the Championship this season have left a little bit to be desired so far.
The Whites are seven points adrift of Ipswich Town in second place and four points behind Southampton in third, whilst they are a staggering 17 points off Leicester City in first.
Daniel Farke's side have only won two of their last six league matches and failed to score more than one goal in all four of the games they failed to win.
This suggests that the Yorkshire-based outfit have lacked a cutting edge at times and it has cost them in the race to secure a top two position in the division.
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They lost three games by one goal in that run and would have been in second place had they managed to turn those defeats into wins with two more goals in each match.
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The Whites appear to have acknowledged their need for additional firepower as Fabrizio Romano has named them as one of the clubs in the race to secure the signing of Fabio Carvalho this month.
Leeds are said to be pushing to sign the talented attacking midfielder on loan until the end of the season, but they are not the only team in the running.
Fellow Championship high-flyers Southampton and Hull City are also trying to win the race to land his signature in January as they look to bolster their respective attacks.
However, Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers are also keen on the Liverpool starlet and this could make it a difficult deal for any of the second tier sides to complete.
Fabio Carvalho Liverpool
Leeds could attempt to persuade Carvalho that a move to Elland Road is his best option to play regular football, which may not be available to him at a top-flight team.
Farke's reputation with young talent, particularly at Championship level, could also play a key role as the German tactician was pivotal in the development of James Maddison and Emiliano Buendia during his time at Norwich City.
Both of those players, albeit Buendia is currently out injured, have gone on to become impressive Premier League performers after shining in the second division as attacking midfielders or wide attackers for the now-Leeds boss at Carrow Road.
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If Leeds and Farke can convince Carvalho to make the switch to Yorkshire then they could land a similar attacking talent to those two Championship superstars, whilst also landing the German boss' own version of Pablo Hernandez.
Marcelo Bielsa had the mercurial Spanish wizard at his disposal to carve open opposition defences on a regular basis in the club's last promotion to the top-flight and the Liverpool youngster has the potential to be a similar creative force from an attacking midfield or wide position
Pablo Hernandez's Championship form under Bielsa
The impressive magician played two seasons in the Championship for the Argentine head coach and caught the eye with his terrific contributions at the top end of the pitch.
Hernandez played 39 matches and started 37 during the 2018/19 campaign, which was Bielsa's first at Elland Road, and racked up 12 goals and 12 assists.
He also created 16 'big chances' for his teammates and this shows that the exciting whiz was a consistent creator who could open up opposition defences for his teammates.
The magical Spaniard followed that up with nine goals, nine assists, and 13 'big chances' created in 36 Championship appearances during the 2019/20 campaign, which ended in promotion to the Premier League.
He ranked within the top 4% of attacking midfielders and wingers in the division for xAG (Expected Assisted Goals) with 0.32 per 90, along with being in the top 1% for shot-creating actions (6.67) per 90.
Appearances
16
Goals
Zero
Assists
Two
Big chances created
One
Sofascore rating
6.75
As you can see in the table above, Hernandez was not able to translate his immense Championship form over to the Premier League the following year, as he entered the final throes of his playing career.
However, there is no doubt that the now-38-year-old was a sensational operator in the second tier with his ability to score goals and create chances from a number ten or wide position for the Whites, and Carvalho could follow in his footsteps at Elland Road.
The statistics that show why Leeds should sign Carvalho
The 21-year-old dynamo has struggled at the top level since Liverpool decided to sign him from Fulham in the summer of 2022 after his second tier exploits.
Carvalho made 13 appearances for the Reds in the Premier League throughout the 2022/23 campaign and contributed with two goals, zero assists, and zero 'big chances' created.
His inability to make the step up led to Jurgen Klopp making the decision to send him out on loan during the first half of the current term.
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He spent time on loan with RB Leipzig in Germany but was not able to provide a single goal, assist, or 'big chance' created in nine Bundesliga matches.
However, his form for Fulham in the Championship, prior to his move to Anfield, suggests that the quality is there for him to be Farke's own version of Pablo Hernandez during the second half of this season.
Carvalho was instrumental in the Cottagers' promotion to the top-flight during the 2021/22 campaign as the young ace showcased his attacking capabilities.
The £41k-per-week ace, who was hailed as a "real gem" by talent scout Jacek Kulig that term, racked up ten goals and eight assists in 36 league outings for Fulham.
Chris Willock
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Harry Wilson
2
Morgan Gibbs-White
3
Callum Robinson
4
Bobby Reid
5
This means that, like Hernandez did in the 2019/20 promotion campaign, Carvalho produced 18 direct goal contributions in those 36 matches – one every other game on average.
The former Fulham star also created 13 'big chances' for his teammates and ranked within the top 4% of attacking midfielders and forwards within the division for xAG (0.31) per 90.
These statistics suggest that the Reds youngster is a player who has the ability, having proven it at Championship level, to be a Hernandez-esque figure for Farke as both a scorer and a creator of goals from midfield, which is why Leeds must push hard to win the race for his signature.