Fabio Carvalho is hoping to earn a second shot at Liverpool this season following the appointment of Arne Slot.
Carvalho has started just four league games for the Reds since his arrival from Fulham in 2022 and spent last season out on loan at RB Leipzig and Hull City.
He shone during the second of those loan moves with nine goals and two assists in 20 Championship appearances and is hoping to make an impression on Slot in pre-season, following a change of management at Anfield.
Carvalho scored as Liverpool beat Premier League rivals Arsenal in the United States this week and is enjoying the opportunity to stake a claim for a place in Slot’s plans.
“I can only hope so! Like I said, not just for me but for everyone coming in, there’s a new gaffer, everyone has got a chance to impress and we’ll just go from there,” he said following the win over the Gunners.
“As long as we keep working hard, that’s the main thing and that’s what I’m trying to make the most out of.”
Asked specifically what Slot has demanded from him in the pre-season games so far, the midfielder added: “He wants me to obviously do the defensive stuff first. He knows what qualities I have. It’s good to have someone that’s always onto me, making sure I’m on it, and that’s what I’ve got from the gaffer.”
Carvalho scored the second in the win over Arsenal, as he latched onto Harvey Elliott’s chipped pass to score a controlled volley.
“I just remember getting into the box. Playing through the thirds is what he wants us to do and getting a lot of players in the box. Obviously a great pass by Harvey, that’s what he does best.
“Obviously I’ve known Harvey a long time so we already have that connection and I know if I make a run into the box, he’s going to find me. As long as you get contact and get it on target. Not just the gaffer but the coaching staff have been on to me about running in behind, not just getting it into feet. That’s something I’ve been working on.”
