Liverpool were held to their second successive draw in the Premier League as they played out a stalemate with Newcastle United at St James’ Park on Wednesday.

However, the return of Spanish midfielder Thiago is a huge boost for Jurgen Klopp’s side, with the 29-year-old having been limited to just two appearances in the Premier League since his summer arrival from Bayern Munich before his substitute appearance against the Toon.

The former Barcelona man has spent two months on the sidelines with a knee injury following a horror tackle from Everton’s Richarlison back in October but was still able to demonstrate his immense quality on his first appearance back against Steve Bruce’s side.

Thiago replaced James Milner in the 73rd minute of the game and the Reds looked much more threatening with him on the pitch, with the quality of his long balls causing problems for the Newcastle defence.

As per SofaScore, the £43.2 million rated midfielder completed 21/23 of his passes during his time on the pitch, resulting in a superb pass accuracy rate of 91%.

The Spanish international was accurate in all six of his long balls, whilst he also impressively won all six of the duels he was involved in during his brief time on the pitch, emphasising that he is not one to shirk away from the physical nature of the Premier League.

Following his cameo, Michael Owen was full of praise for the midfielder on Twitter, saying:

“We’ve only been treated to snippets of play so far but I genuinely get excited when @Thiago6 steps onto the pitch. He’s so different to anything in the @premierleague. A proper baller.”

Therefore, despite his lack of match fitness at the moment, Klopp should consider starting the Spaniard against Southampton in the Reds’ next Premier League fixture on Monday, as their last two results emphasise the need for a creative midfielder to try and unlock stubborn defences.

With the Saints having kept seven clean sheets in the top-flight so far this season, it certainly won’t be an easy task for Klopp’s side at St Mary’s, so Thiago should definitely be involved at some point next Monday.

I want to see Thiago in the starting eleven.

Southampton will beat Liverpool

Don't quote me. If you quote me, I will tell you the SCORE

Home 1 away 3

LIKE... if u believe Liverpool won't win the league this time around

I so hope we win this game
Cos I certainly hate to see Manchester United above us on The EPL table.

Win for Liverpool....

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Smooth ride for Liverpool. Southampton to score.

Dem no play any EPL game today i no understand why dem put dis match for 9pm

S'ampton 3-1 l'pool

Wannabenz:
S'ampton 3-1 l'pool

I pray ooo

No decoder for house

abc115:
Southampton will beat Liverpool

Don't quote me. If you quote me, I will tell you the SCORE

Hahahaha

Another draw... You can stake your life savings on it

uniqueuser:
Dem no play any EPL game today i no understand why dem put dis match for 9pm

Me like am. I go dey house watch am..

abeg all of us liverpool fans suppose get thread we go dey discuss our team na.

44Bulldog:
LIKE... if u believe Liverpool won't win the league this time around

Man United or Everton will win the league . They are the only title contenders and the defending champions .

Jacksparrow7:
No decoder for house

Use live football app now...it consume less data

uniqueuser:
Dem no play any EPL game today i no understand why dem put dis match for 9pm

It's a top flight game... That's the best time to guarantee highest viewership! Money things brother!!!

Liverpool to win........

Meanwhile......

The three points tonight is nonnegotiable. YNWA

Silentgroper:
Me like am. I go dey house watch am..

abeg all of us liverpool fans suppose get thread we go dey discuss our team na.

Seriously i don check na only man u thread i dey see

oluwatosink:

Man United or Everton will win the league . They are the only title contenders and the defending champions .

I can partially agree with United but Everton nbah!

U no mention city

The scousers will jinx it once more

so I need to go sport hall tonight, no problem shaaaa

May be you are right or the weather has changed cos sometimes it’s 8pm by our time.

Angelfrost:


It's a top flight game... That's the best time to guarantee highest viewership! Money things brother!!!