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Fabio Carvalho Urged to Leave Brentford by Father Amid Limited Playing Time

Fabio Carvalho, the Portuguese attacking midfielder, has been advised by his father to leave Brentford following a frustrating start to life at the Gtech Community Stadium. The 22-year-old only joined the Bees in August for a reported £27.5 million from Liverpool, but has struggled to find consistent first-team action, much to the disappointment of both player and family.

Carvalho’s move to Brentford was met with high expectations after a promising stint at Liverpool, but so far, his time at the club has been marred by limited opportunities. He has made just two Premier League starts and has predominantly been used as a substitute, with his most recent omission coming during Brentford’s 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday. Despite the team going down to 10 men in the first half, Carvalho was left on the bench, and this decision seemingly frustrated his father, who expressed his displeasure publicly.

On Brentford’s post-match Instagram, Carvalho’s father left a comment that read: “Son, you have to leave this club.” While the comment was quickly deleted, it sparked a wave of speculation regarding the midfielder’s future at the club. Carvalho had previously spoken about his father’s influence on his decision to join Brentford, citing his excitement after watching his childhood club, Benfica, face the Bees in a pre-season friendly.

Carvalho’s early struggles have led to suggestions that he could seek a move away from Brentford in January, possibly via a loan. The attacking midfielder has yet to settle into the pace of Premier League football and, given his potential, a loan move to a club offering more regular playing time could be a viable option for the player. Leeds United, who showed interest in signing Carvalho over the summer, could potentially revisit their pursuit of the Portuguese international during the winter transfer window.

Leeds United’s summer interest in Carvalho was genuine, with manager Daniel Farke reportedly keen to strengthen his attacking options. The club’s interest could resurface in January, especially if Carvalho remains out of favour at Brentford. A loan move could benefit both parties: Carvalho would get the playing time he needs to develop, while Leeds could secure a talented midfielder to bolster their own ranks.

It remains to be seen whether Carvalho will be open to a potential move, but given his lack of playing time at Brentford, the January window could provide the perfect opportunity for him to explore other options. With Leeds United continuing to push for promotion to the Premier League and looking to strengthen their squad, the situation will be one to watch in the coming weeks.

As for Brentford, the club will have to carefully consider their options should Carvalho decide to leave. While the attacking midfielder’s potential is clear, his lack of playing time could continue to hinder his development. A January exit might be in the best interest of both Carvalho and Brentford, as it would allow the player to rediscover his form at a club where he is more likely to feature regularly.

In the meantime, Leeds United and other potential suitors will be monitoring the situation closely. The transfer window promises to be an interesting one for the Portuguese talent, who will be eager to get back to his best after a frustrating few months at Brentford.