Alisson says Thiago Alcantara's quality can make a crucial difference as Liverpool bid to achieve the rare feat of defending the Premier League title.
Thiago could make his first start for Jurgen Klopp's side in Monday's showdown against Arsenal, after impressing during a 45-minute cameo in last weekend's win over Chelsea.
The Spain midfielder's 75 completed passes broke the record for one half of a Premier League match, in what was his first appearance for the Reds since his £27million move from Bayern Munich.
He arrived at Anfield with plenty of pedigree, with two Champions League triumphs, seven Bundesliga titles and two La Liga crowns among the honours he has amassed during 11 years with Bayern and Barcelona.
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