Anfield’s reputation precedes it, you see.
Liverpool’s home has an aura on European nights that even those who have never experienced it first-hand are enchanted by.
Television and a briefing from a compatriot and former Red meant Fabinho was suitably intrigued before he joined Liverpool from AS Monaco in the summer.
But intrigue evolved into wonderment 12 weeks ago, when he was involved as a late substitute in an electric, dramatic 3-2 Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain in L4.
“I knew about Anfield on European nights, but it wasn’t a very detailed knowledge, just the kind of things you pick up from the TV about stories and games you’ve watched,” the Brazil international told Liverpoolfc.