Author Topic: Welcome to Liverpool Thiago Alcantara (Read 805610 times)

Fromola · « **Reply #3360 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:36:36 am »

Quote from: jillc on May 9, 2021, 11:32:09 am

Not a single player has come out and said anything so why are you even raising the question? Klopp has already said the squad ie the main players are staying together and we go again next season, hopefully with a proper pre-season behind us. Absolutely no reason to be saying anything else.

The issue we have is Mane, Salah, Firmino, Van Dijk and Fabinho are all out of contract in two years time. We don't want a few more Wijnaldum's on our hands.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3361 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:36:46 am »

Quote from: a treeless whopper on May 9, 2021, 11:34:06 am

Nobody is leaving and I never said they would. I don’t really care if they did.

You said they wouldn't be happy about playing in the third tier of European football, that is your opinion alone as no one has said anything have they? So why even go there?

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3362 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:39:10 am »

Quote from: Fromola on May 9, 2021, 11:36:36 am

The issue we have is Mane, Salah, Firmino, Van Dijk and Fabinho are all out of contract in two years time. We don't want a few more Wijnaldum's on our hands.

We already know they are working on Van Dijk's contract and I am pretty sure the likes of Salah and Fab will get another one as well. They will probably try and sell a few of the wider squad first, to get a couple of fresh faces in. Then they can decide what happens with Mane and Bobby, but I'm pretty sure neither will be sold at the end of the season.

Phineus · « **Reply #3363 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:39:53 am »

Quote from: jillc on May 9, 2021, 11:36:46 am

You said they wouldn't be happy about playing in the third tier of European football, that is your opinion alone as no one has said anything have they? So why even go there?

to be honest I don’t think they would be, nor would us fans playing in this new conference thing.

Don’t for a second think that means they want to leave the club, but I hope they would not be happy playing that competition as would show there is still hunger in them to win the big prizes.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3364 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:42:11 am »

Quote from: Phineus on May 9, 2021, 11:39:53 am

to be honest I don’t think they would be, nor would us fans playing in this new conference thing.

Don’t for a second think that means they want to leave the club, but I hope they would not be happy playing that competition as would show there is still hunger in them to win the big prizes.

I'm not saying they'd be happy about it, I think most will want to make up for this season as that seems to be the overall chemistry of this squad. A combination of situations has gone against us this season, I am more optimistic for next season providing we can get a proper pre season in.

killer-heels · « **Reply #3365 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:43:31 am »

Quote from: jillc on May 9, 2021, 11:36:46 am

You said they wouldn't be happy about playing in the third tier of European football, that is your opinion alone as no one has said anything have they? So why even go there?

It was in reply to a poster talking about Thiago’s happiness. Anyway of course they wouldn’t be happy, Alisson, Salah, Van Dijk and Fabinho are in the top three in the world in their positions and could be playing in some farmers field in some games next season.

I didn’t imply that any of them wanted to leave and quite frankly I haven’t really cared if a player wants to or not since Suarez.

Yorkykopite · « **Reply #3366 on:** May 9, 2021, 11:23:47 pm »

Quote from: bradders1011 on May 9, 2021, 12:04:39 am

He's never experienced a full Anfield singing about him. Can't wait to show him what it's like.

He has an inkling, I'm sure, of what it will be like. But only an inkling. He will be amazed.

LallanaInPyjamas · « **Reply #3367 on:** May 10, 2021, 10:58:00 am »

Thought he was quite poor first 30 on Saturday then bossed the game.

One thing which is doing my head in a bit, though: why does Klopp keep using him from the right? Not only does Thiago look more comfortable from a left-of-centre role, it would also make more sense for us to have Thiago and Trent's class and creativity coming from both sides of the pitch. Let Gini do Trent's leg work, surely?

DelTrotter · « **Reply #3368 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:16:22 pm »

He brings me so much joy.

Coolie High · « **Reply #3369 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:16:35 pm »

He was absolutely incredible today.

HeartAndSoul · « **Reply #3370 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:21:46 pm »

Brilliant to see that klopp has stopped taking him off. A month ago he would have came off instead of gini. He’s just so crucial when we need a calm presence in the middle

El Lobo · « **Reply #3371 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:21:58 pm »

Fantastic today

Simplexity · « **Reply #3372 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:22:55 pm »

He has been very good recently, he needs a Fabinho there.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #3373 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:23:45 pm »

Great defensively tonight, 3 tackles and 2 interceptions while still moving the ball forward at every opportunity.

Agent99 · « **Reply #3374 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:26:01 pm »

If a bid comes in over the summer he'll be gone.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #3375 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:26:22 pm »

Brilliant tonight, such a class player.

With our strongest defence we can put out back next season, he'll be even better.

Gods_Left_Boot · « **Reply #3376 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:27:17 pm »

Brilliant performance tonight. Silky and composed in possession but also loads of steel and effort.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #3377 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:27:45 pm »

Quote from: Agent99 on May 13, 2021, 10:26:01 pm

If a bid comes in over the summer he'll be gone.

Funky_Gibbons · « **Reply #3378 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:28:34 pm »

Quote from: Agent99 on May 13, 2021, 10:26:01 pm

If a bid comes in over the summer he'll be gone.

Thanks for the update boss.

tubby · « **Reply #3379 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:28:44 pm »

Really good tonight.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #3380 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:41:15 pm »

A very intelligent performance from Thiago today.

Vinay · « **Reply #3381 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:44:45 pm »

Kinell, what a player!

Magz50 · « **Reply #3382 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:46:03 pm »

Pure class today.

didi shamone · « **Reply #3383 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:46:34 pm »

Looks a bit like losing him and Jota for three months each might not have helped our season.

farawayred · « **Reply #3384 on:** May 13, 2021, 10:49:45 pm »

He ran like a rabid dog all game long. Great performance!

PIPA23 · « **Reply #3385 on:** May 13, 2021, 11:08:05 pm »

top class.

Persephone · « **Reply #3386 on:** May 13, 2021, 11:11:39 pm »

He was like a metronome, kept the teams tempo flowing. He oozes class on the ball and forming a very nice partnership with Fabinho. Hopefully he can build on this performance and come back next season into a more stable team.

JackWard33 · « **Reply #3387 on:** May 13, 2021, 11:20:46 pm »

Sensational display
His work ethic and desire were fantastic to watch

aka_da_saus · « **Reply #3388 on:** May 13, 2021, 11:43:54 pm »

Any sign the Thiago Is a Veron or schweinsteiger fellas ?

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #3389 on:** May 14, 2021, 12:00:16 am »

Quote from: Agent99 on May 13, 2021, 10:26:01 pm

If a bid comes in over the summer he'll be gone.

The Test · « **Reply #3390 on:** May 14, 2021, 12:12:21 am »

fab and thiago up against "Mcfred" in the 1st half is pretty funny when you think about it.

Sinyoro · « **Reply #3391 on:** May 14, 2021, 01:32:56 am »

Quote from: The Test on May 14, 2021, 12:12:21 am

fab and thiago up against "Mcfred" in the 1st half is pretty funny when you think about it.

Don’t you diss McTom, an honest and proud Scotsman mixing it up in the middle of the park with the Brazilians😀

Ghost Town · « **Reply #3392 on:** May 14, 2021, 03:54:36 am »

Having a good laugh at all the idiotic, premature Thiago haters and whingers in this thread.

The Test · « **Reply #3393 on:** May 14, 2021, 07:42:46 am »

Quote from: Sinyoro on May 14, 2021, 01:32:56 am

Don’t you diss McTom, an honest and proud Scotsman mixing it up in the middle of the park with the Brazilians😀

Years ago I was visiting Rio in my 20’s. One morning with filthy hangovers me and a mate were strolling around on Copacabana beach and we passed some 2 on 2 beach footballers. We decided to challenge them to a game. We thought we’d bring some honest British endeavour and over come their fancy Dan trickery. We didn’t clock that you have to let the ball do the work when running on soft sand and after thundering around for 10 minutes we were absolutely fucked. We got our arses expertly handed to us.

Then an hour later 20 or so Brazilian Victoria’s secrets models arrived on the beach for a photo shoot. So that was nice.

Ghost Town · « **Reply #3394 on:** May 14, 2021, 08:00:33 am »

Quote from: The Test on May 14, 2021, 07:42:46 am

Years ago I was visiting Rio in my 20’s.

Did you get merked?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3395 on:** May 14, 2021, 08:06:14 am »

Quote from: Sinyoro on May 14, 2021, 01:32:56 am

Don’t you diss McTom, an honest and proud Scotsman mixing it up in the middle of the park with the Brazilians😀

That’s McSauce to you. Show some respect!

Great game from Thiago last night I thought. Really think next season he’ll be bossing games. Toughest baptism of fire possible this season and he’s showing really positive signs, seems to relish the battle.

The Test · « **Reply #3396 on:** May 14, 2021, 08:34:11 am »

Quote from: Ghost Town on May 14, 2021, 08:00:33 am

Did you get merked?

I did not get “Rio’d” thankfully. Even when stumbling around outside the copacabana Favela at 3am looking to get “sorted out”.

bobadicious · « **Reply #3397 on:** May 14, 2021, 08:40:41 am »

Ooh i liked this version of Thiago. Tenacious performance.

B0151? · « **Reply #3398 on:** May 14, 2021, 10:31:55 am »

Finishing the season very strongly

Fromola · « **Reply #3399 on:** May 14, 2021, 10:37:52 am »

Quote from: B0151? on May 14, 2021, 10:31:55 am

Finishing the season very strongly

He's playing well. His fitness could be better, it's like he's never really got fully up to speed (and that's just the nature of no pre-season and then a 4 month injury). When he went off against Newcastle we lost all control in midfield.

Hopefully he's got another 3 good performances in him this season.