The latest on Fabinho’s injury and how it affects Jurgen Klopp’s trophy bid

Fabinho collided with Aston Villa in Liverpool’s 2-1 comeback triumph, and the Reds are currently assessing him ahead of the FA Cup final, their final two Premier League games, and the Champions League final.

Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa had some major flaws, which the Reds may have to pay for in the form of silverware.

Liverpool’s comeback win at Villa Park to keep them in the title race was tainted by the sight of Fabinho coming off injured after 30 minutes.

Fabinho may not be as well-known outside of Anfield as Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Virgil van Dijk, or Alisson, but everyone inside the club understands his importance.

Claudio Ranieri once referred to Claude Makelele as his watch’s “battery,” and in many respects, Fabinho is the lifeblood of Jurgen Klopp’s remarkable team.

In the event that not Europe, the Brazilian is the greatest holding midfielder in the Premier League, and he is adept at splitting opposition attacks.

If Fabinho wasn’t on the pitch, Liverpool wouldn’t be able to play their open, attacking style of game.

He has the appearance of a one-man divider, and he is tenacious when it comes to earning handles and headers, blocking, and turning over belongings.

Because Fabinho is screening their defense, Liverpool knows they can allow Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson to advance into the opposition half.

He stops endless counter-attacks from destabilizing Alisson’s goal. Fabinho, 28, is having his greatest season with Liverpool, contributing eight goals and one assist in addition to his defensive efforts.

These are incredible insights from a No. 6, especially considering he’s also scored significant goals. He secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor with a precise header, and his strike kicked off Liverpool’s 3-2 comeback victory over Villarreal to reach the Champions League Final.

Liverpool is presently managing his muscular strain in the hopes that it will not be too serious. Klopp puts his faith in Fabinho, who stated that he felt “decent” about the injury and that he went off swiftly when he felt it.

“I don’t have the foggiest idea,” Klopp stated when asked about Fabinho’s physical issue following the 2-1 win over Villa. He could feel the muscle, but not to the point of being uncomfortable. He’s adamant, but I’m not sure what to make of it. We’ll see.”

It is unlikely that Fabinho will recover in time to play in Saturday’s FA Cup Final at Wembley against Chelsea, and his absence would have a negative impact on Liverpool’s chances of winning.

It’s a race to get him back in time for Liverpool’s final two league games, which are against Southampton on Tuesday and Wolves at home on Sunday.

Liverpool would be certain that he would have returned to face Real Madrid in the Champions League Final, which is still 17 days away.

Although Liverpool has captain Jordan Henderson and Naby Keita, both of whom can play as a six, they are not Fabinho’s equals.

When playing in the midfield three, Henderson frequently floats out to the right to allow Alex-Arnold to come inside and play his laser-guided passes. Keita has the ability to break up play, but for Liverpool, he is more of a No 8 who plays in a more advanced position.

There’s also James Milner, but expecting him to improve after a season spent primarily on the bench would be a tall order.

Liverpool don’t have someone with Fabinho’s credentials, so they’ll be hoping he’ll return soon to help them realize their aspirations of magnificent tableware.