Thiago Alcantara sent Liverpool fans into a frenzy by posting a photo hinting at his return. Declan Rice helps explain the level of excitement.
I have never been more excited than when Naby Keita recovered. Thiago Alcantara has shocked Liverpool fans by posting a photo which suggests his return could be imminent.
There may be an official update on Thiago at the press conference tomorrow, but there is no official update at the moment. But now many have come to that conclusion after the Liverpool midfielder was photographed entering the AXA Training Center with his coach.
Vague timelines reported so far have suggested a return before the “New Year”. Hopefully this latest development will mean a return to action by at least January, or maybe sooner.
But why is there so much excitement for a player who has been sidelined for most of his Liverpool career?
Sure, he’s made more limited-minute appearances than Keita has since, but there may be more frustration for a high-paid player who hasn’t scored a goal all season.But the jubilant reaction to the possibility of a return mirrors Thiago’s when he first signed for Bayern.
Liverpool have failed to make a truly world-class title signing in the memory of many fans, to the extent that Jurgen Klopp heralded the arrival of a “game changer”.Liverpool don’t think Thiago is too good to make it to Anfield.
Glamorous reputation or not, he still establishes himself as a superstar, second only to Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.But these stars did not come artificially or off the shelf at Anfield.
And it’s safe to say his legend has grown in his absence. The veteran of many triumphs at Barcelona and Bayern Munich has been holed up in Liverpool’s treatment room. Despite his previous dismissals, Thiago’s knack for delivering results won him favor with the fans as soon as he joined the team. Although many now agree that a new deal is impossible.
But until that departure happens, Liverpool will never learn not to get excited about Thiago’s future. There is a feeling that even after ‘2.0’ returns, he can still improve or at least complement Klopp’s midfield options.
Here we all take a look at Thiago’s incredible comeback story, which could give Liverpool the boost they need to win the Premier League title. And the crazy thing is that it is very possible.
Of course, with Thiago’s return indefinitely delayed until now, he could be playing his last game for Liverpool. But if there are no other obstacles, the quality is without doubt.
More importantly, his technique is different from Liverpool’s current midfielders. If there’s anything to bemoan about Wataru Endo, it’s that he didn’t always seem sharp in terms of touch or intelligence. Alexis McAllister put it in, but the defensive side of the game didn’t come naturally.
