Liverpool signing for Thiago could see Klopp switch to deadly 4-2-3-1

Liverpool seem poised for the signing of Thiago Alcantara in the coming days, perhaps one of the biggest transfers from the Reds in decades. The club has been linked with him all summer and now he’s finally on his way. What a time to be Kopite. Liverpool’s move to Thiago could see Jürgen Klopp move into a deadly 4-2-3-1 formation.

Liverpool’s move to Thiago could see Jürgen Klopp move into a deadly 4-2-3-1 formation. (Photo by Alex Grimm / Bongarts / Getty Images)

Liverpool sign Thiago

After weeks of fans chasing their tails wondering if and when Liverpool would sign Thiago, we finally have an answer.

James pearce has confirmed that the Reds have reached an agreement with Bayern Munich for the Spanish.

Paul joyce, among others, has reported that the club will pay a paltry 20 million pounds guaranteed with up to 5 million more in bonuses.

Klopp could change formation

Jurgen Klopp could finally switch to 4-2-3-1 now that Thiago is on his way.

The German used the formation until the departure of Philippe Coutinho in 2018.

Now that we are ready to bring in one of the best midfielders in the world, we could bring out the best in the team by deploying him in a deeper role.

Playing Thiago alongside Fabinho in defensive midfield would give the Reds a base of safety ahead of defense, as well as the ability to launch attacks from deep and central areas, rather than relying too heavily on Trent Alexander-Arnold as a defense. .

This would also unleash the attacking talents of the likes of Takumi Minamino, Curtis Jones, and Naby Keita.

One of the aforementioned midfielders would be deployed on the hole, reviewing the ‘Fab Four’ hits that we enjoyed seeing when Coutinho teamed up with Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.