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Liverpool have increased their chances of winning the Champions League by signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich, and well beyond the simple fact that the Spaniard is a world-class addition to the team.
The 29-year-old midfielder clearly has a wealth of talent (his 45-minute performance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon was a more than adequate start) but by signing Thiago, Liverpool will also experience something of a domino effect.
Kingsley Coman was the official man of the Champions League final match between Bayern Munich and PSG in August, but Thiago was a key man in each of the German giant’s final knockout matches.
The midfield master will be a huge loss to his former club, as well as a great addition to Liverpool.
And Germany’s word is that Bayern will not buy a direct replacement, but will instead rely on current team member Corentin Tolisso to do so.
The 26-year-old Lyon academy graduate is very talented, but it would be a huge leap to suggest that the Frenchman can instantly take Thiago’s place.
On the View From the Kop podcast, Paul Philbin said: “[Thiago’s signing is] The most excited I’ve been since Liverpool bought Fernando Torres.
“I know Liverpool have bought great players since then, Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho, Alisson, but then it was because they needed them to go to the next level.
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“Bringing in Thiago, who is arguably the best midfielder in the world, him or Kevin de Bruyne, is a move for stay as the best soccer team in the world.
“They usually come to Liverpool and then go to Barcelona, Real Madrid and the elite teams in Europe, but now Liverpool is he elite side in Europe. “
Bayern had submitted an offer for a new contract for Thiago, whose contract expired next summer, while the Spaniard’s family settled in Germany.
But Thiago wanted a new challenge with Jurgen Klopp, in a new league, having already played in both Spain and Germany.
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As Liverpool prepare to retain their Premier League crown and go further in the Champions League than they did last season, coming out in the round of 16 at the hands of Atlético Madrid, Thiago offers a double advantage.
Liverpool have not only added world-class talent to their already high-functioning roster, but have also stolen from perhaps their biggest rivals in Europe, and the reigning European champions, a crucial weapon.
Bayern were clear favorites to return to the final in the 2020/21 Champions League, for which the group stage will take place in just over a week, but after losing Thiago to the 2019 winners, it is it may no longer be.
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