• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Ian Wright claims Liverpool have an 'unbelievable' player and compares him to Man City's Kevin De Bruyne

Home> Football

Published 20:26 9 Aug 2022 GMT+1

Ian Wright claims Liverpool have an 'unbelievable' player and compares him to Man City's Kevin De Bruyne

Ian Wright has praised Liverpool's Thiago and Man City's Kevin De Bruyne

Ben King

Ben King

Premier League and Arsenal legend Ian Wright has dubbed Liverpool midfielder Thiago an "unbelievable" player and says he could destroy teams this season.

The Spanish maestro joined Liverpool in September 2020 from Bayern Munich, and has played an instrumental role in the middle of the park for the scouse side since arriving in England. 

Thiago’s ability to create chances from almost nothing was a key part in Liverpool’s successful 2021/2022 season, which saw them achieve a domestic double, reach the Champions League final and finish second in the Premier League.


Speaking on The Kelly & Wrighty Show on Optus Sport, the former Gunners striker compared Thiago to an equally impressive midfielder in Kevin De Bruyne.

Advert

“When you have a striker who is willing to break, the high line cannot happen, you are going to have to drop off,” said Wright.

“You have De Bruyne and all those unbelievable players in midfield, like Thiago, who are going to have time and space and then you have a problem.”

Unfortunately for Liverpool fans, Thiago was seen limping off in the second half of the Red’s lacklustre performance against Fulham, a game which saw them draw 2-2 with Marco Silva’s newly promoted side.

It has now been confirmed that his hamstring injury will see him miss up to six weeks of action.

Advert

Suffering from injuries has become a predictable theme of the midfielder’s stint in England, and since joining Liverpool he has missed 45 games due to illnesses or injury.

With Keita and Curtis Jones also unavailable for selection, the Merseyside club are looking very light in the middle of the pitch, and Jürgen Klopp admitted his side were in a tough situation when speaking to the press after the Fulham game.

“We said we don’t need a midfielder, we have enough."

"The problem is we are now punished for something that isn’t our responsibility,” Klopp said.

Advert

“No one could imagine Curtis Jones gets the thing he gets [a knock]."

"Naby [Keita] is only ill but could be back next week, and with Thiago of course that’s not good.”

Time will tell how the Liverpool boss addresses this situation, but they will certainly want Thiago back as soon as possible.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Ian Wright, Liverpool, Premier League, Thiago Alcantara

Ben King
Ben King

Ben is a Sports journalist focusing on Football

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
3 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Arne Slot leaves two huge Liverpool stars out of pre season tour squad and fans think exits are 'guaranteed'

    Liverpool have announced their 29-man squad for their upcoming pre-season tour of Asia.

    Football
  • an hour ago

    First Arsenal player breaks silence following claims Viktor Gyokeres could join Man Utd

    Viktor Gyokeres is a top target for Arsenal but rumours emerged claiming Manchester United were attempting a hijack.

    Football
  • 3 hours ago

    Man United could repeat Jadon Sancho clause as Marcus Rashford agrees Barcelona move

    Manchester United are close to agreeing a loan exit for forward Marcus Rashford.

    Football
  • 3 hours ago

    Premier League's biggest hooligans revealed as fans with most arrests top the table

    The Home Office released statistics for arrests made at football grounds with a new leader among Premier League clubs.

    Football
  • Eni Aluko issues official apology to Ian Wright over controversial women's football claims in new statement
  • Jamie Carragher and Ian Wright in heated debate after Liverpool legend reveals his big 'problem' with Mo Salah
  • Liverpool player set to be 'banned' from first-team dressing room this season due to 'unbelievable' reason
  • Ian Wright jumps to the defence of Marcus Rashford with viral Instagram comment after Man Utd lose to Spurs