Portugal U21 international Fábio Carvalho has only just arrived at English club Liverpool, yet the midfielder has already been a frequent recipient of praise from his new boss Jurgen Klopp. The positive early impressions of Carvalho at Anfield represent another step in what has been a whirlwind 12 months for the youngster.
Carvalho’s road to Merseyside has been far from simple. To gain a greater understanding of the story behind one of Portugal’s brightest emerging talents, we take a look back at Carvalho’s childhood, including insights from his father and coaches both in Portugal and England.
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