Shame but the right decision from him I reckon. If he hung on even longer he’d be plagued by the same injuries. One five minute appearance in his last season is shite, he didn’t deserve that. Basically fully done at like what, 31 years old?
He was worth bringing in for the first half of his time here. He done well to come back after being put out for months by that yard dog Richarlison, helped us back into the Champions League and was excellent when he played the next season. As far as Liverpool players who never won the title or Champions League at the club but really deserved to, he was right up there.
His wife is said to be a real diamond of a person too. All the best to them.
xxamnat on
Will never forget that masterclass he dropped against United.
sbos_ on
Saw it coming. He should to management.
GameOfThrowInsMate on
For the best. Phenomenal player another one sadly let down by his own body. Enjoy retirement.
Due-Resource4294 on
It’s fucking painful. But it was time.
The man’s brain was there, the heart was there, and the desire was there.
His body had just left him behind. And couldn’t go anymore. Absolutely ravaged by injuries and pretty much has his career ended by pep rushing him back at Bayern from serious injuries despite being told by doctors he wasn’t ready.
Was never the same player since in terms of durability.
redditaccountplease on
At least we got to see him shine, however shortly, in our kit
Adept-Key3969 on
Make sense regarding how prone to injuries he is, but damn just reading that got to me. Hopes he live a long life and still be able to remain within the beautiful game in others ways. Thank you for time in Liverpool Thiago Alcantara, and YNWA.
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Suitable-Day-8463 on
We will always have that performance against Manchester United at Anfield. One of the most technically gifted players to ever play for Liverpool
PrinzXero on
Bring him back as a coach specifically for Bajcetic
AgentTasker on
Wouldn’t be shocked to see him start coaching, as he always seemed to enjoy helping the younger players get better.
EvoMasso on
One of the most skilled players we’ve ever had.
Never forget his goal against Porto and when he took the piss out of United.
50Weeps on
Still sad we haven’t seen the best of him for long periods
Correct-Willingness2 on
What an absolute beast of a player. Shame things had to end this way but he’ll always be remembered
Litz1 on
Please bring him as coach for us.
randorolian on
Very sad. An absolutely sensational player. I still remember the hype when he joined. Felt like the club had really entered a new era, where genuine world class prestige players were wanting to come here. Just glad we got to see him work his magic in a Liverpool shirt.
BlackKlopp on
Man, this is a Modric level midfielder if not for his body. One of my favourite footballers of the last decade. A titan technician who epitomised everything that made the beautiful game.
I wish to see him manage Liverpool one day.
BQORBUST on
All of you pretending you’re not surprised as if this sub hasn’t been completely delusional about him forever
reckonair on
Gutted, what a player
retr0grade77 on
Classy and correct decision. Hard to believe he couldn’t have taken a pay day in the arse end of somewhere.
notoriousVVD on
Truly hope he coaches. An absolute joy to watch, and it’s clear how much he loves the game.
MrKatsudon on
Thank you for the 4 magical year!! Still rmb you took the piss against Man Utd in 21/22 at Anfield. What a season that was!!
JFK_FDR_Drink on
A joy to watch play the game. Thank you, Thiago
nik_olsen_ on
Absolutely gutted for the lad, incredible technical ability. There’s a video on YouTube of him no bounce control & passing which I’ve shown to my kids teams as part of learning session.
KoppleForce on
I hope his life after football is just as beautiful as it when he played.
malushanks95 on
His body gave up on him, completely broke down in the year and half 😢 good luck to him, hope he becomes a coach soon!
yellow627 on
One of my favourite players of all time. He was such a joy to watch.
cbarksLFC on
Sad it had to be broken by Fab. He should’ve been able to announce the decision himself
livinalieontimna on
We’ll always have United 4-0 Thiago. Always.
rosheromil on
Those 6 straight weeks of starts after the 2022 World Cup when all our other midfielders were dogshit killed him it seems
ash_ninetyone on
Sad end to an incrediblyb talented footballer
greentea05 on
Easily the best player in the world that could only manage 20 games a season.
To be fair if he could have consistently done 40 a season there’s no chance he’d have ever left Barcelona let alone ended up with us.
Those good bits though, my were they insane – and a genuinely nice bloke too. Viva Thiago!
Bamfandro on
Really sad to hear but it’s definitely best for him, what a player and I’m proud to say he retired with us even if it wasn’t his original plan. Hope he can get his coaching badges and use his elite footballing brain in the way his body often failed him.
rtlfc87 on
Aw no. Hope he has a brilliant coaching career
Thin-Pool-8025 on
Damn, I remember how good he looked in his debut against Chelsea a couple years back. Didn’t he brake the record for most passes in a second half or something along those lines?
rogerwilcove on
A mundane memory of watching the team training on youtube, Thiago and Jordan Henderson paired on passing drill to warm up. Every other player would just knock it back and forth, Thiago would challenge himself to do a different touch to control the ball, and then do all varieties of passes with spin. Probably just entertaining himself but it made an impression.
May he find his next journey post football career.
rtlfc87 on
Hope they don’t all do that interslick shit
wildbluetigerforce on
He must really be in a bad way physically as I’d suspect he could get an offer from the Saudis or one last pay day.
TripPrestigious on
Man that chelsea debut got me so hard
Such a shame with those injuries
hokkuhokku on
LEGEND!!!!
NukeLaCoog on
Good for him. You would always love to leave the game on your own terms but sport can be cruel like that. Regardless, he made the game more beautiful when he was on the pitch and his presence will be missed.
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Sadly saw this coming his body had broken down.
Phenomenal footballer, so skillful and intelligent, a joy to watch when fit.
We need to bring him in as a coach, he’s absolutely the type to make it to the top
God, what a shame. I know he’s won a lot, but you can’t help but wonder what might’ve been if his body could have kept up with his talent.
Remember, bald fraud pep, had a hand in his chronic illness. I might not prove it 100%, but, I’m willing to die on that hill.
Edit: [Context](https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/37552405/bayern-munich-doctor-slams-pep-guardiola-says-there-no-doping-football)
Love you Thiago <3
Unbelievable player
Shame his body let him down so much
Shame but the right decision from him I reckon. If he hung on even longer he’d be plagued by the same injuries. One five minute appearance in his last season is shite, he didn’t deserve that. Basically fully done at like what, 31 years old?
He was worth bringing in for the first half of his time here. He done well to come back after being put out for months by that yard dog Richarlison, helped us back into the Champions League and was excellent when he played the next season. As far as Liverpool players who never won the title or Champions League at the club but really deserved to, he was right up there.
His wife is said to be a real diamond of a person too. All the best to them.
Will never forget that masterclass he dropped against United.
Saw it coming. He should to management.
For the best. Phenomenal player another one sadly let down by his own body. Enjoy retirement.
It’s fucking painful. But it was time.
The man’s brain was there, the heart was there, and the desire was there.
His body had just left him behind. And couldn’t go anymore. Absolutely ravaged by injuries and pretty much has his career ended by pep rushing him back at Bayern from serious injuries despite being told by doctors he wasn’t ready.
Was never the same player since in terms of durability.
At least we got to see him shine, however shortly, in our kit
Make sense regarding how prone to injuries he is, but damn just reading that got to me. Hopes he live a long life and still be able to remain within the beautiful game in others ways. Thank you for time in Liverpool Thiago Alcantara, and YNWA.
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We will always have that performance against Manchester United at Anfield. One of the most technically gifted players to ever play for Liverpool
Bring him back as a coach specifically for Bajcetic
Wouldn’t be shocked to see him start coaching, as he always seemed to enjoy helping the younger players get better.
One of the most skilled players we’ve ever had.
Never forget his goal against Porto and when he took the piss out of United.
Still sad we haven’t seen the best of him for long periods
What an absolute beast of a player. Shame things had to end this way but he’ll always be remembered
Please bring him as coach for us.
Very sad. An absolutely sensational player. I still remember the hype when he joined. Felt like the club had really entered a new era, where genuine world class prestige players were wanting to come here. Just glad we got to see him work his magic in a Liverpool shirt.
Man, this is a Modric level midfielder if not for his body. One of my favourite footballers of the last decade. A titan technician who epitomised everything that made the beautiful game.
I wish to see him manage Liverpool one day.
All of you pretending you’re not surprised as if this sub hasn’t been completely delusional about him forever
Gutted, what a player
Classy and correct decision. Hard to believe he couldn’t have taken a pay day in the arse end of somewhere.
Truly hope he coaches. An absolute joy to watch, and it’s clear how much he loves the game.
Thank you for the 4 magical year!! Still rmb you took the piss against Man Utd in 21/22 at Anfield. What a season that was!!
A joy to watch play the game. Thank you, Thiago
Absolutely gutted for the lad, incredible technical ability. There’s a video on YouTube of him no bounce control & passing which I’ve shown to my kids teams as part of learning session.
I hope his life after football is just as beautiful as it when he played.
His body gave up on him, completely broke down in the year and half 😢 good luck to him, hope he becomes a coach soon!
One of my favourite players of all time. He was such a joy to watch.
Sad it had to be broken by Fab. He should’ve been able to announce the decision himself
We’ll always have United 4-0 Thiago. Always.
Those 6 straight weeks of starts after the 2022 World Cup when all our other midfielders were dogshit killed him it seems
Sad end to an incrediblyb talented footballer
Easily the best player in the world that could only manage 20 games a season.
To be fair if he could have consistently done 40 a season there’s no chance he’d have ever left Barcelona let alone ended up with us.
Those good bits though, my were they insane – and a genuinely nice bloke too. Viva Thiago!
Really sad to hear but it’s definitely best for him, what a player and I’m proud to say he retired with us even if it wasn’t his original plan. Hope he can get his coaching badges and use his elite footballing brain in the way his body often failed him.
Aw no. Hope he has a brilliant coaching career
Damn, I remember how good he looked in his debut against Chelsea a couple years back. Didn’t he brake the record for most passes in a second half or something along those lines?
A mundane memory of watching the team training on youtube, Thiago and Jordan Henderson paired on passing drill to warm up. Every other player would just knock it back and forth, Thiago would challenge himself to do a different touch to control the ball, and then do all varieties of passes with spin. Probably just entertaining himself but it made an impression.
May he find his next journey post football career.
Hope they don’t all do that interslick shit
He must really be in a bad way physically as I’d suspect he could get an offer from the Saudis or one last pay day.
Man that chelsea debut got me so hard
Such a shame with those injuries
LEGEND!!!!
Good for him. You would always love to leave the game on your own terms but sport can be cruel like that. Regardless, he made the game more beautiful when he was on the pitch and his presence will be missed.