When Thiago Alcantara was signed by Jurgen Klopp, many felt it would be the arrival to bring another Premier League title to Liverpool.
Building upon a side that cantered to the league last season, the Bayern Munich star was seen as the cherry on top of Klopp's cake.
But it hasn't gone exactly to plan for the Reds, or their superstar summer signing. Injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have upset the rhythm of a side that had played an almost faultless tune for three seasons.
In the one appearance Thiago made alongside van Dijk, Liverpool supporters were given a glimpse into Klopp's long-term vision for the next stage of his team.
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