Why We Must Not Become Over Reliant on Trent…
Steven Gerrard & Thiago are two Liverpool names that spring to mind, when considering players that Liverpool became too over-reliant upon. The former captain was the driving force of many Liverpool sides, with his ability to drag his team to ultimate success. Much of that success (in his heyday) was built upon his performances and elite level of play, that he was able to deliver in high pressure situations. Whenever Stevie was missing (through injury or suspension), the identity and …
Potential Sacrifice: The Uncertain Future of Thiago at Liverpool
Liverpool's Midfield Conundrum, the Thiago Dilemma, and the Irreplaceable Milner
As the season winds down, the rumblings of transfer window activity begin to crescendo. For Liverpool, the prospect of a midfield shake-up looms large. John Aldridge, in his recent column for the Liverpool Echo, provocatively suggested that the Reds might sacrifice Thiago Alcantara to make way for younger, more dynamic blood. While Aldridge's perspective is certainly noteworthy, we would argue that this decision is far from straightforward.
Thiago, despite his …
Thiago Must Stay For Leadership & Brilliance in Transition
I keep reading this last week how Barcelona is expressing a desire to recruit their former player, Thiago Alcântara. Having left the Nou Camp in 2013, he did so in order to fully establish himself as one of Europe’s leading midfielders. As an academy product, he had the world class trio of Xavi, Andrés Iniesta, and Sergio Busquets all ahead of him. Prior to his leaving, the Spanish giants had also signed Cesc Fàbregas back from Arsenal, to create an …
Thiago Injury: A Final Year of Luxuries
It wasn’t the greatest surprise but it still wasn’t great to hear the news on Tuesday night that Thiago Alcantara’s season is over as he requires surgery on his hip. The Spanish maestro had been working himself back to fitness for the umpteenth time with Jurgen Klopp introducing him for small but consistent cameos in recent weeks. They are questions marks around a player whose had consistent injury problems, a year left on his contract and with Barcelona apparently interested …
Season-Ending Injury: Thiago's Hip Surgery A Blow To Reds
Thiago Operation Booked This Week - Blow To Reds' Season Climax
As Liverpool's season reaches its climax, their midfield maestro Thiago finds himself cruelly ruled out for the remainder of the campaign. The Spaniard has succumbed to a persistent hip injury, necessitating a minor surgical intervention to address the issue.
Thus, Liverpool faithful must resign themselves to a Thiago-less finale, as the Reds face Fulham, Brentford, Leicester City, Aston Villa, and Southampton in their remaining Premier League fixtures.
Sam McGuire …
Is Thiago really Klopp's most disappointing midfielder?
Thiago hasn’t been Jurgen Klopp’s most disappointing midfielder. Sorry Tony, but using assists to judge creativity just isn’t for me.
Ref. Tony Evans Column - Thiago is Klopp's Most Disappointing MidfielderI do, however, think our use of the Spanish playmaker has been one of the most disappointing things of the Klopp era at Anfield and it is because of this that I would entertain parting ways with the 32-year-old this summer. His first season with the club was the …
Liverpool's Thiago Targeted by Barcelona
According to Football Correspondent Jacque Talbot, a source has informed him that Barcelona are considering a move for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara during the upcoming summer transfer window.
The Spanish international, who made the switch from Bayern Munich to Anfield in 2020, is contracted with the Reds until the conclusion of the 2024 season. Thiago is no stranger to Barcelona, having risen through the club's ranks after joining at the age of 14, and made over 100 appearances for the …
Klopp's Shock as Thiago Plays Tactical Whisperer
Yesterday, Anfield was the stage for a performance that had more twists and turns than an episode of Top Gear. Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's very own Stig, found himself flabbergasted by a peculiar touchline moment involving Thiago and Darwin Nunez during the Reds' thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Picture the scene: Liverpool's gaffer, with his trademark glasses perched on his nose, staring in bewilderment as Thiago Alcantara, the maestro of the midfield, leapt off the bench to give Darwin Nunez …
Thiago is Klopp's Most Disappointing Midfielder
Who is the most disappointing midfielder for Liverpool during the Jurgen Klopp era? The obvious answer is Naby Keita. But for me it’s been Thiago.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s performances over the last few games and especially at West Ham have shown the damage direct passing to the forwards can do. Everyone’s favourite floating full back has been picking out men in dangerous positions and feeding them the ball. He caused havoc against the Hammers and Cody Gakpo, in particular, took advantage.
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West Ham vs Liverpool Preview
This Wednesday evening sees a European semi-finalist, take on a team struggling to maintain form. With the listed participants of this matchup, usually, it would be easy to decipher one from the other. This season, however, sees a European giant already eliminated from their customary cup competition, whilst still fighting to qualify for next season's venture. The other is still fighting their own continental battle, whilst doing just about enough to secure Premier League survival.
West Ham have fallen foul …