In the era of high-pressing, adventurous teams blessed with money, Atletico were something of a throwback. Rugged, unpleasing on the eye, but breathless in a different manner. If they weren’t a team you would like playing against, they were surely a team you would give everything for.
How did they do it?
A detailed look at why Fabinho is currently up there with the best in the world in his position. How do the actions define the player? Is there more to him than a defensive midfielder in the typical mould? For the second time, Fabinho played a blinder for Liverpool against Arsenal at Anfield.
Wolves’ forward Diogo Jota joined Liverpool for £45,000,000 in a whirlwind deal. This profile will look at what he does, and who the player is that convinced Liverpool to stretch the budget to accommodate him. Goals, assists, take-ons, and lots and lots of smart running.
