Liverpool FC’s 2005 UEFA Champions League title-winning midfield star Xabi Alonso believes Thiago Alcantara will thrive in his new surroundings at Anfield following his summer move to the Merseysiders.
Thiago signed for Jurgen Klopp’s star-studded side this August in a long-term deal from Bayern Munich after months of transfer brokering between the two European heavyweights.
And the Spaniard has shone in the Liverpool FC midfield despite a recent injury curtailing his game-time over the last few weeks, however, his early days for the Reds has made him a joy to watch, with the 29-year-old working his magic in the centre of the park for Klopp’s men.
Speaking to UEFA’s official website, as reported by the Mirror, Xabi Alonso, once Liverpool FC’s star man in the midfield alongside club legend Steven Gerrard, showered high praise on his fellow Spaniard, adding that the ex-Bayern Munich star will surely his emulate his success in the Bundesliga over at Anfield as well.
“I have loved watching Thiago Alcantara, the way he has been able to connect with the attacking players, helping to defend with his special qualities,” said the former Real Madrid, Liverpool and Bayern man.
“He’s a great friend, but above that, he’s become one of the best midfielders, and he’s a fabulous, intelligent, interesting, fun guy to be around in a training session and a dressing room.
“He loves football; he shows that with his personality and with the way he plays. He’s able to connect with his team-mates very easily. He’s done it fantastically at Bayern, and I feel that he’s going to do it in the same way at Liverpool, and I love it.”
Thiago’s heroics last season for Hansi Flick’s treble-winning Bayern side was a crucial factor behind the Spanish international bagging a much-deserved nomination for the year-end FIFA honours announced yesterday.
