Thiago Alcantara

[Pubteam Lomas]

In the past managers used to have players they took with them wherever they went.
Kendall with Harper, Heath and Reid.
Big Sam took Nolan everywhere
And Redknapp with Crouch and Defoe.
I think Pep likes/ needs a player he knows he can put in the middle of the pitch and dictate the style.

 

[ADegenerate]

This is making news this morning in a few places. Thiago, for me, is a player that is actually underrated by most.

Would be more impactful than pogba imo.

In what ways?

 

[nmc]

In the past managers used to have players they took with them wherever they went.
Kendall with Harper, Heath and Reid.
Big Sam took Nolan everywhere
And Redknapp with Crouch and Defoe.
I think Pep likes/ needs a player he knows he can put in the middle of the pitch and dictate the style.

I think the Redknapp 'bung circle' included a few more that Crouch and Defoe but I agree with your point.

 

[MCFCFanTX]

Thiago and Gundogan controlling the game would be amazing.

 

[LittleEgg]

In what ways?

Control of the game for one, incisive passing for two, and just more of a team player overall...pep favorite after all.

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

Thiago and Gundogan controlling the game would be amazing.

99% possession is on the cards

 

[ayrshire_blue]

Thiago > Pogba imo. Certainly much better value for money I'd imagine. Pogba is one of the most over rated players in recent history, which takes some doing. Thiago or Kroos for me.

 

[IWasHere]

Thiago > Pogba imo. Certainly much better value for money I'd imagine. Pogba is one of the most over rated players in recent history, which takes some doing. Thiago or Kroos for me.

I'm taking it it's because he's been shit at the euros

 

[willipp]

I'm taking it it's because he's been shit at the euros

The euros is not even close to being over for France and Pogba yet, so there is plenty of time for that to change as well.

 

[Blue Smarties]

In the past managers used to have players they took with them wherever they went.
Kendall with Harper, Heath and Reid.
Big Sam took Nolan everywhere
And Redknapp with Crouch and Defoe.
I think Pep likes/ needs a player he knows he can put in the middle of the pitch and dictate the style.

From reading his book, it does sound like Pep loves a player he can trust, especially in the middle of the park.