Liverpool youngster told he has David Beckham potential after making Reds debut

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Liverpool youngster Fabio Carvalho has been told he has the potential to emulate David Beckham after making his Reds debut.The 19-year-old completed a £5.3million move to Liverpool this summer from Fulham, having spent eight years at Craven Cottage after joining the club at the age of 11.

Carvalho impressed former Reds defender Phil Thompson during his league debut for the club last weekend, playing the final 12 minutes away to former club Fulham.Just two minutes after his introduction off the bench, Liverpool grabbed their second equaliser of the match as they rescued a 2-2 draw against the newly-promoted Cottagers.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumSpeaking to Off the Ball, Thompson admitted that he had "seen enough of him at Fulham" to know that Carvalho will be a star for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.Carvalho scored 12 times and added eight assists across his 44 appearances for Fulham, which predominantly came in their Championship title-winning campaign last season.Thompson has even compared the youngster to former England captain Beckham, adding: "You need to have it a la David Beckham and that's what Carvalho has."How many goals will Fabio Carvalho score for Liverpool this season?

Let us know in the comments section below.The pundit doubled down on his claim by stating he has no doubt that Carvalho is "going to be a star" at Anfield, having signed a five-year deal with the club.Born in Portugal before moving to England as a child, Carvalho had represented the Three Lions at youth level through from under-15s to under-18s.