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PLANS DASHED: FABIO CARVALHO INJURY CONFIRMS NO JANUARY TRANSFER WILL HAPPEN

Brentford winger Fabio Carvalho is out for the season after suffering an ACL injury, requiring knee surgery. The £27.5m signing scored his only league goal this term against Chelsea.

Plans Dashed: Fabio Carvalho Injury Confirms No January Transfer Will Happen
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Brentford has announced that winger Fabio Carvalho will be out for the rest of the season due to an injury. 

Carvalho is set to undergo knee surgery, as the Bees disclosed on Saturday ahead of their return to Premier League action after the November international break against Brighton.

After consulting a specialist, the ex-Liverpool player, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, began his rehabilitation with Brentford.

The club issued a statement saying, "We will support you every step of the way, Fabio."

Carvalho, who had only made one Premier League start for Brentford under new head coach Keith Andrews, was already facing a challenging season.

The former England and Portugal youth international has made only a handful of brief appearances off the bench. In September, he netted his first and only goal of the current top-flight season with a last-minute equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home against Chelsea, their rivals from west London.

Carvalho had better performances in the Carabao Cup, where he started three consecutive matches for Brentford and scored goals against both fourth-tier Grimsby and the high-flying Bournemouth, helping them progress to the quarterfinals, where they will face Manchester City next month.

Since moving from Anfield to the Gtech Community Stadium for £27.5 million, including add-ons, he has made a total of 33 appearances. This season, he has played in nine matches across all competitions.

Under previous Brentford manager Thomas Frank, Carvalho scored three goals and provided three assists in 24 games last season. However, a persistent shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery cut his season short in February.

After leaving Fulham in 2022, Carvalho made only 21 appearances for Liverpool. He also spent time on loan at Hull in the Championship and RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.

Before his eventual transfer to Brentford, Southampton attempted to sign the 23-year-old. In the summer, he rejected a potential transfer to Lyon, a French club, despite interest from Stuttgart and Strasbourg.

Last month, Standard Sport reported that Carvalho had become frustrated with Brentford's inconsistent first-team opportunities and was considering a temporary or permanent move during the January transfer window. However, those plans will now need to wait as he focuses on recovering from his latest injury setback.

CRISIS DEEPENS: ROB EDWARDS' WOLVES SUFFER SOUL-CRUSHING LOSS WHILE CRYSTAL PALACE GO FOURTH

Rob Edwards' debut as Wolves manager ended in a 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace. The loss marks Wolves' 10th of the season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Wolves Cement New Low

The anticipated boost from a new manager didn't occur for Wolves, as Rob Edwards' initial match concluded with a 2-0 loss against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Following a disheartening 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton has now faced its 10th defeat of the season.

After hiring Rob Edwards from Middlesbrough, the home team had hopes for a fresh start under a new manager, but the harsh truth of the situation was exposed during his opening game, as Wolves only managed to get one shot on target.

Conversely, Palace extended their streak without a loss to five games across all competitions, propelled by goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino, pushing the Eagles up to fourth place in the Premier League table.

Oliver Glasner and his team have now amassed 20 points this season and are presently only six points behind Arsenal, who are at the top of the league.

Instead of just trying to stay in the league, Wolves are now aiming to avoid the unwanted title of the worst team ever in Premier League history.

Edwards traded a promotion chase with Middlesbrough for what is likely the most challenging job in the highest level of English football, and the 42-year-old is now completely aware of the magnitude of his predicament.

Wolves have become only the eighth team in Premier League history to not win any of their first 12 games of the season, leaving their chances of survival looking extremely grim.

Having accumulated only two points this season, it is becoming obvious that the current group of players at Molineux are not capable enough, which was something many foresaw after several significant players left last summer.

As Wolves are already contemplating their future in the Championship, Crystal Palace are seemingly launching an unexpected campaign to qualify for the Champions League.

Glasner's team went through a tough period in October, losing three of their four matches across all competitions, but the Eagles seem to have regained their top form and are currently unbeaten in five games.

DYCHE LETS FOREST PLAYERS SOAK UP INCREDIBLE ANFIELD VICTORY

Nottingham Forest secure a historic 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield under Sean Dyche. Goals from Murillo, Savona, and Gibbs-White seal back-to-back wins, lifting Forest out of the relegation zone.

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Dyche Hails Tactical Masterclass in Forest's Huge Win

Nottingham Forest, under Sean Dyche's guidance, is gradually advancing, and without a doubt, securing this win against Liverpool was a monumental achievement.

After a promising beginning, the Reds had to endure a challenging period in the first half. Nevertheless, they deserved their victory at Anfield, with goals from Murillo, Nicolo Savona, and Morgan Gibbs-White clinching a decisive 3-0 win.

Ahead of the journey to Merseyside, Dyche mentioned progressing incrementally during his pre-match press briefing. He was definitely measured regarding his team's 3-1 victory against Leeds United before the international break.

He stated, "This is a developmental journey, made up of small steps. You cannot immediately instil everything into a group; it requires time to reshape the culture and atmosphere and subsequently implement it."

That outcome before the two-week break marked Forest's initial Premier League victory with Dyche in charge. Now they have consecutive victories and a notable triumph, having defeated the current champions.

Additionally, they have moved out of the relegation area, offering a significant morale lift. The Reds can leverage this to build further progress.

As the final whistle approached, the visiting supporters were in high spirits, and there was an explosion of cheers when it eventually sounded.

Dyche typically goes down the tunnel swiftly after matches, but even he appeared to remain on the field slightly longer on this occasion. It seemed his players were undoubtedly eager to enjoy the moment for as long as possible.

Before departing, Gibbs-White showed his appreciation to the travelling fans. It was a moment to remember. The away fans clearly enjoyed teasing Arne Slot again, celebrating their team’s consecutive league victories at Anfield for the first time since 1963.

Although it's just one result, it could catalyze Forest. Dyche might consider it another incremental step toward recovery, but it is a very steady one.

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