Moreover, Carvalho is staking his own claim and given that he ranked among the top 5% of positional peers in the Championship last term for shot-creating actions, the top 3% for passes attempted, the top 4% for progressive passes and the top 10% for tackles per 90, as per FBref, there's no reason why he couldn't incorporate his own successful brand into Slot's system, saving FSG a pretty penny.
Carvalho has demonstrated now that he has what it takes to succeed in this Liverpool side. On top of his goal against north London opposition, he also drew the most fouls (3) and indeed won the most duels (4) - need more be said of his robust and eager nature?
Gordon, unquestionably, would be a top, top signing for a team sharpening its ball-playing ability and thus finding great value in such a pacey and potent winger, but whether Newcastle are willing to play ball after mitigating their financial concerns is another matter entirely.
Carvalho's silky-smooth movements and budding prolificness in the final third could see him become an important player down the line, and if Gordon's signature proves to be out of reach, Slot might just find that he already has a dynamic attacking option ready to complement the existing options and contribute crucially to the rise.
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