Fluminense’s Andre Trindade celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal in the first leg of the 2023 Copa Libertadores quarter-final between Fluminense and Olympia.
Defensive midfielder may be the least sexy position on the football pitch, but if you can prove your worth there, you’ll instantly become very valuable.Finding truly elite possessions that allow creative players to shine while also helping them battle stubborn defenses is one of the most difficult parts of the gig. This is recruiting.
However, there is one man in Brazil who has impressed for some of England’s top clubs, notably Liverpool. This is Fluminense.
In fact, it’s so good it only needs one name. Think of a prince. Think Sting. Remember McLovin. Andre is already in the category of elite heroes, but his potential on the football field could propel him to even greater stardom.
Liverpool overhauled their midfield when they traveled to Saudi Arabia this summer, replacing Fabinho and Jordan Henderson and using their newfound wealth to sign Dominic Szoboslay, Alexis McAllister and Ryan Gravenburch.
That’s all well and good, but is there anyone in the trio who can truly replace Fabinho? Who can not only beat all the players in the world at their best, but also drive the ball into the tightest hole and stop something like an old diesel engine? Not yet, but if the reports are true, United could sign someone who can fill that hole.
Andre has all the tools to become the Fabinho regent that football desperately needs. Born in Ibirataya, Bahia, Andre played for Fluminense from the age of 12 and has since made a steady name for himself at one of Brazil’s biggest clubs.
At 22, he has already made 158 appearances for Rio de Janeiro’s oldest club, making waves in the team’s hearts with his combative yet clean play.
Although they differ in height from Fabinho at 5m tall, the two couldn’t be more similar when it comes to getting the ball into a striker’s feet and finding it frustrating to deflect it. Attacks instantly.
Quite simply, it’s scary to play against, but fun to play. Jurgen Klopp’s perfect cup of tea, right?The thought of him behind the free-flowing Soboslay and Mc Allister gives me a lump in my throat. The disease is in balance.
After winning his first senior Brazilian cap in 2023, his stock continues to rise. This is not surprising when you put it through an eye exam. Not only does he have the ability to read any forward like a book, catch straws and slam them to the floor, but he also has the Brazilian’s very natural ability to carry the ball and turn before dropping it. .What he lacks in height, he makes up for in tenacity, undeniable technical ability and, most importantly, an unteachable IQ.
One hour against a player like Andre is enough to slap your boots on eBay and never play football again.If the Reds can get a deal done, they could crack the code for a complete rebuild.
