Fábio Carvalho

[petsknee]

Me? Carvalho. Scoring against Chelsea in added time? With my reputation? BINGO!!

 

[Edmundo]

…. and he hates Fulham!

 

[upnorthbee]

Shut up you mug, he’s brilliant

Not his biggest fan but he impressed me tonight, good attitude and well taken goal. Make me eat my words Fabio

 

[Guildford Bee]

Desperately want him to do well; his attitude seems spot on and he’s a really likeable lad. There’s a potential star there.

 

[Friji]

Got a good feeling about him this season, hope he finally gets a chance to show us how good he really is.

 

[kaebess]

Well played today and seems to have a special something against Chelsea. Look forward to him coming on and scoring our fourth on Friday.

Bumped for you Mystic Meg

 

[Jezybee]

Bumped for you Mystic Meg

Appreciated, but as Brentford77 pointed out, got the goal number wrong. Will make sure to do better next time.

 

[Untouchable]

…. and he hates Fulham!

Former superstar of the Fulham academy pointing at the Brentford badge after putting the Bees 3-0 up against Chelsea whilst Fulham languish in the bottom 3.

It doesn’t get better than that!

 

[brentford born & bred]

Supporters have commented they didn't know what was his best position or even if he fitted into our formation(s). KA described him post match as a 9 and half, which I assume is either playing off the main number 9 or as an attacking 10.

 

[Untouchable]

Former superstar of the Fulham academy pointing at the Brentford badge

Fulham need to be reminded of this at every opportunity.

 

[hardybee]

Desperately want him to do well; his attitude seems spot on and he’s a really likeable lad. There’s a potential star there.

100% agree with this. I hope Keith can find a way to give him minutes and maybe at some point in the near future a start. It’s tough for him with the players in front at the moment but I really want him to be success with us.

 

[RitchBee]

Anyone know what his little celebration was all about after scoring?

He a talent, definitely needs a run of games and stay injury free

 

[alikat]

Former superstar of the Fulham academy pointing at the Brentford badge after putting the Bees 3-0 up against Chelsea whilst Fulham languish in the bottom 3.

At the very bottom to be precise!

 

[Baubaul]

Anyone know what his little celebration was all about after scoring?

He a talent, definitely needs a run of games and stay injury free

Wasn’t the celebration self explanatory?

 

[stevil]

Loved the way Keith celebrated his goal. Evidently over the moon for him after his long journey back to fitness.

 

[Hippobee]

At the very bottom to be precise!

To misquote Brian Clough...

"Would you say Fulham are one of the best clubs in the PL?"

"I wouldn't like to say, but they are definitely in the bottom one."

 

[swr22]

Third behind Mikkel and jensen imo and a long way behind

Jensen coming towards end of contract and need to rotate Dams to protect him somewhat, so hope to see Fabio get some minutes this season and be a real fixture next

 

[Leedsbee]

Probably still 3rd place for one position in a 4 3 3 but right place,right time sixth sense would put him at no 1 when chasing a game ?

 

[Isleworth_Bee]

So pleased for him.

Gets into goal scoring positions. Something that MJ and MD dont do as often.

 

[lanzabee]

So pleased for him.

Gets into goal scoring positions. Something that MJ and MD dont do as often.

Agree, can see why KA refers to him as more of a 9.5 than a 10

 

[Untouchable]

So pleased for him.

Gets into goal scoring positions. Something that MJ and MD dont do as often.

His goal against Chelsea last season and the 2 scored last week both show he’s got the ability to find space whether running in between defenders or ghosting in at the back post.

 

[Gee Bee]

His goals to minutes must be quite impressive

 

[Wooburn Bee]

His goal against Chelsea last season and the 2 scored last week both show he’s got the ability to find space whether running in between defenders or ghosting in at the back post.

I assume we are also working with him to play one of the wide attacking positions (most likely the right) in a similar fashion to how Damsgaard has? Ie given quite a lot of freedom as he is not a wide attacking player per se.

 

[Greybeard]

I assume we are also working with him to play one of the wide attacking positions (most likely the right) in a similar fashion to how Damsgaard has? Ie given quite a lot of freedom as he is not a wide attacking player per se.

That would be a complete waste and a step backwards. He's best as a second striker playing a central role or (similarly) a very advanced AM. Andrews described him as a 9.5 which amounts to the same thing.

 

[Guildford Bee]

Probably still 3rd place for one position in a 4 3 3 but right place,right time sixth sense would put him at no 1 when chasing a game ?

As we’ve seen with Schuster, opportunities can present themselves very quickly.

 

[upnorthbee]

Knowing how Keith works, I wouldn’t be shocked if he started v Villa. Under no other manager would I have ever thought this, obviously he probably won’t but under Keith there’s a chance, and I really like that

 

[jlove]

That would be a complete waste and a step backwards. He's best as a second striker playing a central role or (similarly) a very advanced AM. Andrews described him as a 9.5 which amounts to the same thing.

If we're wedded to the 4-2-3-1 (or 4-3-3 in old money), then Fábio is not really a wide attacker but, as you write, playing freely off a centre forward is what he seems to be about, so a formation change – even if it's temporary for a game or in a game – would be needed.

Alternatively, use a wing back to replicate the wide forward then playing Fábio nominally as a wide attacker, so a sort of front 4, would work very well. Keith is often talking about 'chaos' and a team that can flex into different positions and roles, even for short periods, seems something that is in his tactical mindset.

 

[ruislip bee]

Jensen coming towards end of contract and need to rotate Dams to protect him somewhat, so hope to see Fabio get some minutes this season and be a real fixture next

Personally I hope Jensen gets a new contract. But do hope Fabio gets some more minutes and stays fit. He certainly knows where the goal is.

 

[Greybeard]

If we're wedded to the 4-2-3-1 (or 4-3-3 in old money), then Fábio is not really a wide attacker but, as you write, playing freely off a centre forward is what he seems to be about, so a formation change – even if it's temporary for a game or in a game – would be needed.

Alternatively, use a wing back to replicate the wide forward then playing Fábio nominally as a wide attacker, so a sort of front 4, would work very well. Keith is often talking about 'chaos' and a team that can flex into different positions and roles, even for short periods, seems something that is in his tactical mindset.

Yes that's the issue. The role he's good at isn't one we generally use.

But there will be occasions when we're chasing the game late on and we try something different.

 

[stomalomalus]

If we're wedded to the 4-2-3-1 (or 4-3-3 in old money), then Fábio is not really a wide attacker but, as you write, playing freely off a centre forward is what he seems to be about, so a formation change – even if it's temporary for a game or in a game – would be needed.

Alternatively, use a wing back to replicate the wide forward then playing Fábio nominally as a wide attacker, so a sort of front 4, would work very well. Keith is often talking about 'chaos' and a team that can flex into different positions and roles, even for short periods, seems something that is in his tactical mindset.

Can you imagine IT and Schade up top with Fabio in the spaces behind...would be chaos!

 

[Wooburn Bee]

Can you imagine IT and Schade up top with Fabio in the spaces behind...would be chaos!

I’m sure they are working on such a formation in training as a Plan B or C

 

[Banana]

We should petition for rolling subs!

 

[AB]

If we're wedded to the 4-2-3-1 (or 4-3-3 in old money), then Fábio is not really a wide attacker but, as you write, playing freely off a centre forward is what he seems to be about, so a formation change – even if it's temporary for a game or in a game – would be needed.

Alternatively, use a wing back to replicate the wide forward then playing Fábio nominally as a wide attacker, so a sort of front 4, would work very well. Keith is often talking about 'chaos' and a team that can flex into different positions and roles, even for short periods, seems something that is in his tactical mindset.

I think we’re not as wedded to anything these days. But within our normal set up Fabio can play in the same spot as Damsgaard but in a different way. It’s great that they and Jensen offer such tactical permutations and that Keith’s open to using all of them.

 

[jlove]

Yes that's the issue. The role he's good at isn't one we generally use.

But there will be occasions when we're chasing the game late on and we try something different.

My point was that, given a minimal number of injured players, my wild-arsed guess is that Keith would really like to flex formation and style of play in-game, not just chasing a game.

Having a number of players who can excel in the role of a specific set-up while contributing in others gives opportunities for "chaos" as we swap around.

It's a next-level scenario that can't be switched on overnight but we're building a squad where each position is not only covered but, in each of the positions, the two (or more) players have different qualities, the obvious example being a full back who's an exceptional defender and one who's a more natural wing-back.

 

[Greybeard]

I

My point was that, given a minimal number of injured players, my wild-arsed guess is that Keith would really like to flex formation and style of play in-game, not just chasing a game.

Having a number of players who can excel in the role of a specific set-up while contributing in others gives opportunities for "chaos" as we swap around.

It's a next-level scenario that can't be switched on overnight but we're building a squad where each position is not only covered but, in each of the positions, the two (or more) players have different qualities, the obvious example being a full back who's an exceptional defender and one who's a more natural wing-back.

If we really are going to be that flexible then that can only be good. If like to see more often. But I'd be surprised if we didn't play 4-3-3 most of the time at least to start with. It would be brave to ditch Schade, Anthony, Ouattara et a to play Carvalho as a second striker to Thiago in a 4-4-2 for example.

 

[beeeehive]

Having 6 available midfielders for 3 spots makes a lot of sense, the big issue will be when Milambo is fully fit!

 

[North London Bee]

Having 6 available midfielders for 3 spots makes a lot of sense, the big issue will be when Milambo is fully fit!

nice problem to have plus JDS too!

 

[jlove]

I

If we really are going to be that flexible then that can only be good. If like to see more often. But I'd be surprised if we didn't play 4-3-3 most of the time at least to start with. It would be brave to ditch Schade, Anthony, Ouattara et a to play Carvalho as a second striker to Thiago in a 4-4-2 for example.

I think it would be a midfielder sacrificed to play something like a 4-1-4-1 with 2 wide attackers like in our current 4-2-3-1.

 

[Bigbee]

nice problem to have plus JDS too!

Maybe ,I do worry about Josh though