Premier League news - Fabinho explains recent goalscoring run as Liverpool prepare to host Norwich

Fabinho has explained his recent hot streak in front of goal, putting it down to a tweak in Liverpool’s set-up at attacking set pieces. Having netted once between August and the start of January, the Brazilian midfielder now has five goals in his last eight games in all competitions. With nine goals in total from 150 appearances for Liverpool, it represents his best run of goalscoring form since arriving at Anfield.

Ad/> Though two of his goals since the turn of the year have been scored from the spot, three have come from dead-ball situations. Having leathered in from close range following a free kick routine against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup, he has since scored a header at a set piece against Brentford and bundled home following a corner against Burnley. Premier LeagueFabinho signs new long-term contract with Liverpool03/08/2021 AT 18:55 While the quality of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s deliveries has certainly been a factor, Fabinho has credited a change of roles at the set piece with his newfound goal threat.

Asked about his impressive scoring form in an interview with the club website, he said: “Usually I am the last man in the protection, but now I have the opportunity to be more often in the box in the set pieces and I try to always do different movements. “Sometimes I go out for the players and be alive in the box because sometimes, even if you don’t win the first ball, the second ball can come to you and you can score. “And when you score goals you are always confident that the ball will come to you.