Xabi Alonso has hailed Liverpool's "fabulous" new signing Thiago Alcantara and backed the midfielder to have a similar impact at Anfield as he did at Bayern Munich.
Thiago made the switch to Merseyside from Munich in the summer after helping Bayern complete a prestigious treble. Since then the Spaniard has only made two appearances for Liverpool after suffering injury against Everton last month, but is nearing a return to action.
His comeback would significantly boost Jurgen Klopp's side at a time when they are in desperate need of reinforcements. And Alonso - who also played for Bayern following a stint with Liverpool - believes his compatriot will slip in seamlessly to Klopp's side. “I have loved watching Thiago Alcantara, the way he
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