According to former Liverpool striker John Aldridge, Thiago Alcantara might leave Anfield in the summer. The Spaniard, who Paul Merson of Arsenal fame recently referred to as the “second best central midfielder in the Premier League,” has missed 16 games this season due to injuries. Aldridge also thinks that it might cost him his spot with the Reds for the upcoming season.
Aldridge said that Jurgen Klopp would think about trading the 32-year-old in June for a “younger, fitter” replacement in his most recent piece for the Liverpool Echo. He has barely participated in about half of our games once again and is aging, according to Aldridge.
“Klopp could want to replace him with a younger player, and given the way our club operates, we need to find a method to bring in money. Even if Thiago were as excellent as he is, you still need youthful, mobile guys who are always in shape. We still need the club to save £100 million this summer thanks to Curtis Jones and Trent, but they aren’t the top two midfielders.
At the moment, Liverpool is leading the pursuit of Alexis Mac Allister’s signature as they search for more firepower in the center of the park. It is essential that the Reds come up with the money to pay the £70 million asking price for the Brighton star.
Thiago is the third most paid player at the club, earning £200,000 a week, after Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah. Moving him on would considerably reduce Liverpool’s spending, especially if they plan to concentrate on hiring for his role this summer.
Merson, for example, is one of the two-time Champions League champion’s supporters and undoubtedly would suggest against allowing Thiago leave. “Thiago Alcantara is a class act and an outstanding football player. Merson stated to Sportskeeda at the beginning of the season, “When he doesn’t play, Liverpool are a completely and absolutely different team, and we’ve seen that a handful of times already this season.
“When he first arrived, there was a lot of discussion about how he slowed down Liverpool a little, but once he got used to the Premier League’s brisk pace, there’s been no stopping him!
“I just enjoy the way he moves and plays; he always has his head in the future and is more than capable of playing one-touch football when the circumstance demands it. He’s one of those athletes, which is why I’m such a great fan of him, who can anticipate events on the football field.
People might be a little surprised that Thiago is ranked No. 2, but this is how I perceive the game, and I honestly think this player is extraordinary. In a team like Liverpool, a player of his caliber can have a significant impact.
“We witnessed it firsthand when he started the game and essentially dominated the show for his club against Ajax. Thiago is a player I have consistently rated over the years, despite the fact that my rankings are obviously highly subjective and susceptible to change every week.
