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Last Updated: 09/27/20 10:44 pm
Some elements of the game are more natural for Thiago, says Jurgen Klopp.
Thiago Alcantara has “exceptional” vision and is the perfect addition to the Liverpool squad, says manager Jurgen Klopp.
Thiago joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich last month in a deal worth up to £ 25 million, coming to Anfield with a high reputation having won 11 league titles in his last 12 seasons with Bayern, and before with the Barcelona.
An injury to Jordan Henderson sent Thiago into action after the break against Chelsea, just 48 hours after joining the club. And Thiago did not disappoint, completing a record 75 passes, the most of any player to have played at least 45 minutes in a Premier League match since Opta’s stats began.
Klopp says the 29-year-old’s skill set makes for an “interesting package” but insists the Spanish international remains eager to continue developing and improving.
“Thiago is obviously a very good soccer player,” Klopp told Sky Sports News ahead of Monday Night Football’s visit to Arsenal.
“You saw it [against Chelsea]. Some things are natural for him that are not natural for other players, but we won the League and we won the Champions League without Thiago. He won it with Bayern, so obviously it fits in well I would say, but now we have to get used to each other.
Thiago’s pass map during his Liverpool debut against Chelsea
“There are very special things [he has that separates him from others] in world football. His vision is exceptional, combine it with some pretty good technical skills and a good passing ability and this sort of thing, and you’ve made yourself a really interesting package. That’s what Thiago is.
“Besides that, as a boy, it couldn’t be better. It’s amazing, when you give him a ball, he’s still a kid. And when you take the ball from him, he’s a really mature and experienced soccer person, who is interested in many things , tactics and all these kinds of things. He wants to learn what’s very important. “
Thiago joined Liverpool on both sides of the arrivals of Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota, and the club’s transfer business now seems increasingly focused on departures.
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Liverpool have more than 30 players on their first-team squad, and Klopp indicated that the number of players he currently has at his disposal is unsustainable.
“You can’t or shouldn’t have a 30-player squad. It doesn’t make sense that we don’t have enough games for that,” he said.
“The calendar for professional footballers, especially if you play for the national team, is on the limit and we try to do what we can by rotation.
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“We’ll see how we can fix it, but you can’t just leave a piece of equipment in the garage and take it out every two or three weeks. It’s not like an old car in your garage and one Sunday you take it out.”
“There will be difficult situations where you will miss a player here or there, so we will see how we can deal with that. But 30 players for sure is not something we are looking for.”
Henderson ruled out for visit to Arsenal
Jordan Henderson misses Monday night’s clash with Arsenal
Meanwhile, Klopp confirmed that Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson will miss Monday night’s visit to Arsenal.
Joel Matip hasn’t returned to training either, but the Premier League champions are fueled by Joe Gomez’s involvement again.
“I think Joe should be back in training today, that’s what everyone told me, and no one has told me anything different since then,” Klopp said.
“Club [Koumetio] he’s back in training. Not Joel, more or less. Hendo not yet, that was clear: this game is too early. I think that’s all “.
Klopp: Arteta ‘has changed the mood at Arsenal’
Liverpool are unbeaten in 60 home games in the Premier League, but Klopp is aware that his team faces a difficult test against Arsenal, who have also won their first two league games.
0:33 Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s remarkable unbeaten streak in the Premier League at Anfield is not something that interests him
When asked what Arteta has brought to Arsenal since his arrival in December, Klopp said: “He has shown in a short period of time that he seems to be an exceptional football coach.
“The structure of the team that he creates is exceptional: the balance between attack and defense is really good. You can see good organization and freedom for the players, using them in the right places. It has changed the mood throughout the club.”
“I don’t think a lot of people thought that at the end of the season he would end up winning a competition and he did it by winning the FA Cup.”
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