Author Topic: Welcome to Liverpool Thiago Alcantara (Read 806358 times)

RedBlakey · « **Reply #360 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:41:42 pm »

Errmmmm.....well.....yup.....I mean.....crikey the boy can play.

Clint Eastwood · « **Reply #361 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:41:44 pm »

Very impressive considering he’s probably only had 1 proper training session with us. Very comfortable and confident and his class is clear to see. Wasn’t a penalty, but Alisson saving it killed any hope they had left so all good.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #362 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:42:48 pm »

Quote from: oxenstierna on September 20, 2020, 06:37:07 pm

His hair is somewhat gray, past it

it’s all the aging he did the past few weeks waiting desperately for Liverpool to actually make an offer for him

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #363 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:44:20 pm »

He has the knack of playing the right kind of pass with the right tempo and spin wherein it always sticks to whoever he's passing to. Will need to be a little more level headed with his challenges though, might just be the rush of playing for his new club, but was a bit rash with those. Don't really blame him for the pen, that was unlucky. Had a solid 45 minutes and he is going to be our gear box in the midfield who can switch it up or slow the game down with how he recycles because the moment he got on, everything seemed to be going through him.

Legoland · « **Reply #364 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:44:55 pm »

I thought I was watching Xabi Alonso in midfield there for us.

AmanShah21 · « **Reply #365 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:45:02 pm »

That no-look pass cutting through the midfield though! That was savage!

I now dream of seeing a thiago no-look assist for a Bobby no-look goal!

Butter Keks · « **Reply #366 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:46:43 pm »

Loved him celebrating a challenge on Kante that won us a throw in.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #367 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:48:19 pm »

Played more passes than any Chelsea player. [emoji848][emoji122]

Casta · « **Reply #368 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:48:53 pm »

Reminded me a little of when Jari was here, looked like he'd been playing for us for years. Impressed

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #369 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:49:36 pm »

Gonna make a real difference in breaking teams down this season. 45 mins of high quality after joining 2 days ago. A lot to look forward to.

Schmidt · « **Reply #370 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:50:30 pm »

Quote from: Butter Keks on September 20, 2020, 06:46:43 pm

Loved him celebrating a challenge on Kante that won us a throw in.

Yeah that little pat on the back he got and the fist pump was pretty adorable, to be fair it's hard getting the ball off Kante, still their best player probably.

jillcwhomever · « **Reply #371 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:50:32 pm »

Loved the ball he did to Gini, it had so much fizz in it the Chelsea players didn't have time to react.

Samie · « **Reply #372 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:51:30 pm »

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Friday: Signs for Liverpool.

Saturday: Trains for the first time with Liverpool.

Sunday: Breaks the Premier League record for most passes in half.

All in a weekend's work for Thiago Alcântara.

Scarlet` · « **Reply #373 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:54:19 pm »

Did we just resign Xabi Alonso, although he seems a bit faster

Samie · « **Reply #374 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:57:21 pm »

We did and the thing is he can also play as attacking mid/ #10.

wemmick · « **Reply #375 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:57:56 pm »

I thought it was telling that the other players looked for him over and over. He has only been here a few days, but our Cl- and PL-winning side trust him completely. Feels a bit like VVD again. It’s just apparent to everyone he is that good.

y2w902 · « **Reply #376 on:** September 20, 2020, 06:58:01 pm »

Why on earth did Barca ever let this man go to Bayern. Sheer class.

Baraka · « **Reply #377 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:00:09 pm »

looked so silky smooth with his passing and his forward chips were dangerous. Amazing

jooneyisdagod · « **Reply #378 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:02:19 pm »

I hadn't really watched a lot of Thiago, so didn't know what to expect but from the looks of things, he's truly world class. Some his passing is so sure and creative. And he didn't mind a tackle either. He looks absolutely top drawer and with his style of play, I can see him easily lasting well into his thirties as well.

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Samie · « **Reply #379 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:03:32 pm »

He's a #6 an #8 and a #10.

He's a Brazilian born Spanish international, fuckin' hell that's some good genes.

Dim Glas · « **Reply #380 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Samie on September 20, 2020, 07:03:32 pm

He's a #6 an #8 and a #10.

He's a Brazilian born Spanish international, fuckin' hell that's some good genes.

Italian born to Brazilian parents Spanish international

Samie · « **Reply #381 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:07:04 pm »

Even better. Brazilian artistry, with Italian nous and defense capabilities with the passing titki taka of the Spanish.

unknownuser · « **Reply #382 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:13:15 pm »

An imperious debut. Breaking records already...he's gonna tear this league up!!

killer-heels · « **Reply #383 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:13:36 pm »

So beautiful to watch. What a player.

davealexred · « **Reply #384 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:13:56 pm »

Wow. Different class this lad

Haggis36 · « **Reply #385 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:18:16 pm »

Everything he does is so purposeful. Even if it's a simple ball, he plays it so quickly and cleanly that it keeps us constantly probing. It's gonna make an enormous difference for us this season I have absolutely no doubt.

farawayred · « **Reply #386 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:18:33 pm »

He's got the same cool demeanor as VVD, and the skills to match it. What a player!

Red-Soldier · « **Reply #387 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:20:07 pm »

Really excited to see him play for us this season!

Zoomers · « **Reply #388 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:21:43 pm »

Classy as fuck

Eeyore · « **Reply #389 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:23:16 pm »

The biggest thing is the speed of everything he does. That is what cuts open packed defences.

Ray K · « **Reply #390 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:23:34 pm »

Just hope he can get up to speed with the premier league. Might take him 6-9 months to adjust, I'd say. Stick him in the ressies for a couple of months maybe

Angelius · « **Reply #391 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:26:53 pm »

Even though Fabinho also does this and is really good at it, Thiago's passes are the definition of breaking the lines. As has been mentioned, it's just not the type of pass but the speed at which he plays it. Granted Chelsea had only 10 players so there were going to be gaps but there were times he found Gini and Keita (and even Firmino) in space in a way where they had time to assess their options. When we play against low block sides, that's going to be invaluable.

As Klopp himself just said, the offensive side of the game will come tremendously naturally to him. And the defensive side will be just a matter of time. I think we've got a monster on our hands.

alonsoisared · « **Reply #392 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:27:33 pm »

Not to detract from a really nice performance but that couldn't have been a more perfect time to make a debut; opposition down to ten men and 2 goals up within 10 minutes, he had a lot more time than he would've had in the first half which was much more chaotic and fast-paced.

It was an ideal way for us to introduce him to the team and to English football. So exciting to have a player of his calibre join an already special team. When was the last time we went out and signed a ready made, world class player? Jurgen, his staff and the hard work of everyone at the club has seen us develop a world class team, and players like this now wanting to play for us is a reward in itself. Suddenly we have so many options.

redbyrdz · « **Reply #393 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:29:54 pm »

Loved where he played too. Don't think we have had anyone since Gerrard sitting in that spot.

Entropicity · « **Reply #394 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:33:44 pm »

Snuck in a few meaningless tippy tappy passes with Salah to pad up his passing stats

Gaz123456 · « **Reply #395 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:34:19 pm »

Played like he had been with us for years not 48 hours.

Rush 82 · « **Reply #396 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:34:20 pm »

Could watch him all night, fuck me, what a player

Has that thing that all world class players have irrespective of sporting code (thinking of cricket here) and that is that he appears to be moving at 1.1 speed compared to others - just seems to make extra time within which to execute what he wants to do

Just unreal

rob1966 · « **Reply #397 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:35:52 pm »

Moyes didn't fancy him and bought Fellani instead

LanceLink!!!!! · « **Reply #398 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:37:53 pm »

Think I may have a new man crush.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #399 on:** September 20, 2020, 07:39:59 pm »