Thiago Alcantara sparks controversy with Liverpool involvement

The statements about Thiago Alcántara do Nascimento's career do not stop. This time it was Liverpool FC legend John Barnes, who criticised the Spaniard saying that the former FC Barcelona and Bayern Munich star's involvement creates "a few opportunities" for opponents, as at key moments he needs to work hard in midfield, a vital position to win games.

Barnes also commented that with players like Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Fabinho, it helps to have a better base in midfield, compared to the activity that Thiago could provide. "With Thiago's ball possession we are good, but without it, we are giving chances to the opposition, because due to this nature of the game you create opposition in midfield," he said.

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The retired Liverpool FC player also added in an interview for Bonus Code Bets, that Thiago is a great player, but lacks sacrifice, and that when the club loses the ball through him, Thiago does not show hard work. "When Thiago plays our creativity, ball dominance and play becomes tight, causing the opposition to attack down that route of the pitch," he commented.

Thiago's terrible injury relapses have taken him away from his great level, and even his participation in the Qatar 2022 World Cup is in danger, as he has missed his team's recent activity in the UEFA Nations League, where Spain play Portugal on Tuesday for a place in the Playoffs. "La Furia" shares World Cup Group E with Germany, Costa Rica and Japan.

John Barnes spoke about Thiago

Thiago is currently in training with Liverpool FC ahead of the resumption of the Premier League, where his club will host Brighton & Hove Albion at home on Saturday 1 October. The Spanish midfielder recently played 29 minutes in UEFA Champions League Group A action against SSC Napoli and 90 minutes against Ajax FC.