Back to the Everton Newsfeed

'He is a joy to watch, an artist on the ball': Liverpool new boy Thiago Alcantara compared to Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso by John Aldridge as he reveals relief Spaniard is 'okay after the disgusting tackle' from Richarlison in Merseyside derby

John Aldridge has heaped praise on 'artist' Thiago Alcantara as the Liverpool icon said Jurgen Klopp's new signing is 'up there' with Steven Gerrard and Xabi Alonso.

The Spaniard has not been as involved as first hoped since arriving from Bayern Munich, with fitness and a positive coronavirus test meaning he has not featured regularly thus far this season.

However, Thiago looked bright off the bench against Chelsea, and performed strongly against Everton last weekend before picking up an injury in the Merseyside Derby.

John Aldridge has heaped praise on Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern
The Spanish midfielder has impressed in his limited game time for Jurgen Klopp's champions

The reckless challenge from Richarlison kept Thiago sidelined for the trip to Amsterdam as Liverpool beat Ajax in the Champions League, while doubts remain over whether he will feature against Sheffield United on Saturday.