Tag: Thiago Alcantara
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UCL: Ferdinand praises Thiago for Liverpool’s win over Ajax
Manchester United legend, and pundit, Rio Ferdinand, has heaped praises on the midfielder, Thiago Alcantara for Liverpool’s Champions League 2-1 win over Ajax on Tuesday. Ferdinand noted that the midfielder’s brilliance showed in the UCL game against Ajax. Mohammed Salah had put the team ahead in the 21st minute before Mohammed Kudus equalized for Ajax…
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Liverpool coach Klopp provides fitness update on Alcantara
The Reds boss thinks he will be sidelined for about a week, though he could return for the Champions League last-16 second leg against Inter Milan on 8 March. “He’s not crying any more,” said Klopp.
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Alcantara better player for Man Utd than Liverpool – Scholes
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes says Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara would be a better performer with United. Scholes believes Thiago would be a better fit at Old Trafford. “The way Liverpool play with the three in midfield, I don’t think he has great legs about him, so that central role would suit him down to…
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Alcantara doesn’t suit Liverpool, he’s making them worse – Hamann
Liverpool Champions League winner Didi Hamann says Thiago Alcantara has made the current team worse. Thiago arrived to huge fanfare when he completed his move from Bayern Munich in September, but has found his game time heavily restricted by injury so far. The Spaniard returned to action over the Christmas period, and it has coincided…
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Chelsea rejected Alcantara before Liverpool move
Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Thiago Alcantara before his move to Liverpool, it has been revealed. The Athletic reports Chelsea were contacted by Bayern Munich over the availability of midfielder Thiago before he joined Liverpool. The Spaniard completed his £20m move to the champions on Friday having been linked with the Reds throughout…
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Alcantara joined the wrong team – Ancelotti
Thiago Alcantara has been told by Everton manager, Carlo Ancelotti, that he joined the wrong team. The Spain midfielder and Ancelotti worked together at Bayern Munich during the 2016/2017 season. The 29-year-old has now signed for Everton’s Merseyside rivals, Liverpool, after winning the Champions League with Bayern. “Breaks my heart, breaks my heart,” Ancelotti told…
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Liverpool complete Thiago Alcantara signing
Liverpool have completed the signing of Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in a deal which could cost the Reds up to £27 million ($35m). Jurgen Klopp’s side will pay an initial £20m ($26m), with the Spain international midfielder having signed a four-year deal. He becomes the Reds’ second signing of the summer, following the arrival…