Liverpool icon Jamie Carragher urges the club to start Thiago Alcantara against Arsenal
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has called on manager Jurgen Klopp to start midfielder Thiago Alcantara in the upcoming match against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. Thiago has recently returned to team training after suffering from an injury. (h/t ECHO)
The match against Arsenal is an important one for Liverpool, who are currently in eighth place on the table and 13 points behind fourth-placed Manchester United. The Gunners, on the other hand, are league leaders and have been in good form this season.
Carragher believes that starting Thiago could make all the difference in the game. The Spanish midfielder has stood hampered by injuries this season and has struggled to make an impact on the pitch.
Despite his injury issues, Thiago is a world-class midfielder and could provide the creativity and control that Liverpool have been lacking in recent games. Carragher has urged Klopp to take a chance on Thiago and give him a chance to prove his worth against Arsenal.
Thiago back into the lineup?
Liverpool’s recent form has been a cause for concern for fans, with the team struggling to find their rhythm and suffering from a number of injuries to key players. However, a win against Arsenal could provide a much-needed boost to morale and help Liverpool climb up the table.
Klopp will have to balance the risk of starting Thiago, who may not be fully match-fit, against the potential rewards of having his creative talents on the pitch. The German manager will also have to take into account the fitness of other key players such as Virgil van Dijk, who has also recently returned from illness.
Carra’s call to start Thiago is obviously not without merit, as the midfielder has shown flashes of brilliance in his limited appearances for Liverpool this season. His passing ability and vision could be crucial in breaking down Arsenal’s defence, which has been one of the best in the league this season.
However, Klopp will have to carefully consider his team selection and tactics if Liverpool are to have any chance of getting a result against Arsenal. The Gunners have been in excellent form this season and will pose a significant challenge to Liverpool’s struggling team.
The match against Arsenal will certainly be a big test of Liverpool’s character and resilience, as they look to turn around their season and salvage some pride in what has been a difficult campaign. Klopp will be hoping that Thiago can provide the spark that Liverpool have been missing in recent games and obviously help them secure a vital win.
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Despite his injury issues, Thiago is a world-class talent and could be the key to unlocking Arsenal’s defence and securing a much-needed win for Liverpool. Klopp will have to carefully balance the risks and rewards of starting Thiago against Arsenal, but if the midfielder can perform at his best, he could be the catalyst for a Liverpool resurgence in the second half of the season.
