There was much fanfare around Liverpool signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window. And rightly so.
The Spaniard is an absolute world-bester on his day; he plays football with the grace of a ballerina and the intelligence of a brain surgeon.
Liverpool have seen glimpses of his greatness throughout the season. His performance in his debut against Chelsea was as if he'd been at the club for years.
But for one reason or another things haven't gone to plan for Liverpool this campaign, and they're struggling to reach the dizzying heights of last season's success.
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