Fulham supervisor Marco Silva has showed that reported Liverpool goal Joao Palhinha suffered a major damage of their pre-season pleasant in opposition to Brentford on Sunday (July 23).
The Cottagers beat the Bees 3-2 of their opening Premier League Summer time Sequence recreation on the Lincoln Monetary Box in Philadelphia. Harry Wilson, Bobby Reid and Carlos Vinicius scored for Fulham whilst Yoanne Wissa and Kristoffer Ajer were given at the scoresheet for Brentford.
Palhinha, who began, used to be subbed off in first part stoppage time. Silva has speculated that the midfielder may have dislocated his shoulder, telling Fulham’s web page:
“Sadly, it doesn’t glance just right. It’s severe, however let’s hope it’s now not too severe. It’s his shoulder, almost definitely dislocated.”
He added:
“Day after today he’s going to do a scan, and it’ll be extra transparent for me to replace you at the scenario. Let’s hope it’s now not every other long-term damage for us.”
As in line with The Replicate, Liverpool are fascinated by signing Palhinha this summer time to doubtlessly substitute Fabinho, who has been related with a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Palhinha, 28, had a very good 2022-23 marketing campaign with Fulham, having arrived from Carrying CP final summer time. He made 40 appearances throughout competitions and scored 4 objectives. The Portuguese midfielder made probably the most tackles (147 in 35 video games) within the Premier League final season.
Fulham are difficult £60 million for Palhinha, together with his contract expiring in 2027. West Ham United also are within the midfielder as they search for a alternative for Declan Rice, who joined Arsenal.
Liverpool nonetheless operating on signing Romeo Lavia this summer time
As in line with switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are operating on signing Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer time.
James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita left the membership previous this summer time. Jordan Henderson may be set to sign up for Al-Ettifaq whilst Fabinho has additionally been related with a departure.
Having signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai, the Merseysiders at the moment are focussing on bringing in Lavia in midfield. Romano informed Stuck Offside:
“They (Liverpool) stay operating on Romeo Lavia. Not anything is complex in the case of bids or membership to membership negotiations – nonetheless, contacts are happening with the participant’s brokers, and they’re looking to perceive the overall ticket.”
He added:
“Southampton at all times sought after round £50m, however Liverpool are hoping for a unique charge. He’s now not their simplest goal, however he’s a concrete one, and Liverpool are nonetheless there.”
Lavia, 19, joined Southampton from Manchester Town final summer time and had a just right 2022-23 marketing campaign in spite of the Saints being relegated. He made 34 appearances throughout competitions and contributed one purpose and an lend a hand.
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