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.
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.