Fulham supervisor Marco Silva has showed that reported Liverpool goal Joao Palhinha suffered a major harm of their pre-season pleasant towards Brentford on Sunday (July 23).
The Cottagers beat the Bees 3-2 of their opening Premier League Summer time Collection sport 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 will have dislocated his shoulder, telling Fulham‘s site:
“Sadly, it doesn’t glance excellent. It’s severe, however let’s hope it’s now not too severe. It’s his shoulder, most definitely dislocated.”
He added:
“Day after today he’s going to do a scan, and it’s going to be extra transparent for me to replace you at the state of affairs. Let’s hope it’s now not any other long-term harm for us.”
As according to The Reflect, Liverpool are excited about signing Palhinha this summer time to probably exchange 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 Wearing CP closing summer time. He made 40 appearances throughout competitions and scored 4 targets. The Portuguese midfielder made essentially the most tackles (147 in 35 video games) within the Premier League closing season.
Fulham are tough £60 million for Palhinha, along 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 running on signing Romeo Lavia this summer time
As according to switch skilled Fabrizio Romano, the Reds are running 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 are actually focussing on bringing in Lavia in midfield. Romano instructed Stuck Offside:
“They (Liverpool) stay running 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 all the time sought after round £50m, however Liverpool are hoping for a unique charge. He’s now not their most effective goal, however he’s a concrete one, and Liverpool are nonetheless there.”
Lavia, 19, joined Southampton from Manchester Town closing summer time and had a excellent 2022-23 marketing campaign in spite of the Saints being relegated. He made 34 appearances throughout competitions and contributed one objective and an help.
