The midfielder’s eyes narrow, his face contorts and he tilts his head back before breaking into a sheepish smile.
He has been informed that his form has had some pundits describing him as the Premier League’s current finest No.6.
And we can decipher that it’s not something Fabinho has given any consideration to.
“I think that’s related to the team, this excellent moment the team is having,” he tells Liverpoolfc.com during a chat at Melwood, eager to move away from individual praise.
“This team really helps for the individual qualities of the players to stand out.