When Fabinho signed for Liverpool in the summer transfer window it came as quite a surprise.

The Merseyside outfit had not been linked to the Brazilian in the media prior to the official announcement.

Many fans were excited by the prospect of adding Fabinho to the midfield, but his opportunities on the pitch have been limited thus far.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has taken a patient approach where the 25-year-old is concerned as he has featured in just four games in all competitions this season.

Fabinho's first Premier League outing was on Saturday - nine games into the campaign - as he made a 21-minute cameo.

The midfielder replaced Adam Lallana in the second half and impressed plenty of Liverpool fans that were watching on.

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Groups of supporters are hopeful that Fabinho will be in the first XI on Wednesday when they team take on Red Star Belgrade in their Champions League Group C encounter.