Following transfer admission, João Palhinha performed something against Liverpool that no other player has done this season.

Liverpool-related Prior to Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final, João Palhinha made his future ambitions clear. He then went on to accomplish something quite special at Anfield.

Liverpool appeared to be interested in Fulham’s João Palhinha going into the January transfer window. Following Fabinho’s summer exit, the Reds attempted to acquire high-profile replacements Moisés Caicedo and Roméo Lavia, but Chelsea prevailed on both fronts. Although they did buy Wataru Endō for a somewhat lower price, there was a chance they would look again at the position come January 1.

In fact, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk, the team had a “concrete interest” in Palhinha, and talkSPORT said that Liverpool was in competition with Bayern Munich and Manchester City to sign him. Naturally, the Portuguese had been

Speaking before his second Anfield outing of the season in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday night, Palhinha confirmed to Sky Sports (via ECHO) that he intended to leave Craven Cottage at some point. “I’ve always said that I feel the love that the supporters have for me,” he said. “I know that someday I will leave Fulham. I want to give everything. I’m always 100 per cent professional here, and I will do my job every time that I play for Fulham.”

During the match, which provided a small respite from the ongoing rumors about his future, Palhinha made an incredible ten tackles, something no other player has done against Liverpool this year. The previous record was seven, which was attained by Antonio of Manchester United in the goalless Premier League tie last month and Cristian Cásseres Jr. of Toulouse in their 3-2 Europa League triumph in November. Palhinha would also record ten clearances to complete an absolutely incredible defensive performance alongside Harrison Reed in Marco Silva’s double pivot.

Although supporters of Liverpool on social media have cited one instance in which Alexis Mac Allister, his opponent, waved him off and wrapped his leg around to win the ball, that was just one of the few.

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