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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla

Liverpool dual-purpose transfer trend has no end in sight but could backfire on Jurgen Klopp

There will be a fair share of reunions when Liverpool go head-to-head with Fulham on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.

Marco Silva's side secured an instant return to the top-flight after an outstanding Championship campaign which saw the Cottagers set all kinds of records. They became only the second team in 20 years to hit more than 100 goals in a single second division season, meanwhile Aleksandar Mitrovic scored a remarkable 43 times in 44 outings to set a new record for goals scored in a 46-game season.

Among the players who helped the London side enjoy such a spectacular journey was Fabio Carvalho, who sealed a move to Liverpool this summer. The Reds failed in their efforts to sign the teenage midfielder in January, though eventually got their man after agreeing a £5million fee.

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