The most gifted player I have seen in the Premier League - Tony Cascarino heaps praise on Liverpool star after Community Shield victory against Manchester City Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

The most gifted player I have seen in the Premier League - Tony Cascarino heaps praise on Liverpool star after Community Shield victory against Manchester City

Tony Cascarino is a huge admirer of Thiago Alcantara Former Premier League striker Tony Cascarino has lavished praise on midfielder for his performance against Manchester City in the 2022 Community Shield. He feels the Spaniard is the most naturally talented player in the English top flight. Liverpool kicked off their 2022-23 season against in the traditional curtain raiser on Saturday, July 30. They earned a 3-1 victory over the Cityzens at the King Power Stadium, thus winning their first trophy of the campaign. Trent Alexander-Arnold opened the scoring for the Reds, but saw his goal nullified by Julian Alvarez. and Darwin Nunez, though, netted in the final minutes of the game to give Jurgen Klopp's side the win. While it was Alexander-Arnold, Salah and Nunez that found the back of the net for Liverpool, Cascarino was particularly impressed with Thiago. The former Chelsea striker has been talking about the Spaniard since the Reds' Community Shield victory over Manchester City. Cascarino has claimed that Thiago is the most gifted player he has ever seen in the Premier League. He also suggested that the Anfield outfit's season depends a lot on the midfielder's availability. He told : “Thiago’s an amazing footballer. There’s very few players who are so gifted. I would have him as probably the most gifted player I’ve seen in the Premier League, as in technique, he is extraordinary." “We’ve all seen loads but Thiago is up there with the very best. Ever. Technically, he’s up there with the very best. Technically, he has got everything. If he plays a lot of football, Liverpool will be close. If he has injuries, which he has too often in his career, then Liverpool will suffer without Thiago in this team.” ? “He’s maybe the most gifted player I’ve seen in the Premier League.”

“He’s up there with the very best. Technically, he’s got everything.”

Tony Cascarino feels ’s could be the most gifted player ever? “He’s maybe the most gifted player I’ve seen in the Premier League.” “He’s up there with the very best. Technically, he’s got everything.”Tony Cascarino feels ’s could be the most gifted player ever Thiago started for the Reds in midfield alongside Fabinho and Jordan Henderson. He maintained an amazing 95% passing accuracy, a 100% long ball delivery rate, a 100% dribble success rate and made two interceptions in 85 minutes of gameplay.

Thiago likely to start for Liverpool in their Premier League opener

Having won the Community Shield, the Reds will look to build on their momentum when they begin their Premier League season next weekend. They are scheduled to face Fulham at Craven Cottage on August 6. Thiago is likely to be named in Klopp's starting XI to face the Cottagers next Saturday. The Anfield outfit will be hopeful that the Spain international can avoid serious injuries over the course of the season. The 31-year-old is unlikely to feature in the Reds' final friendly ahead of their match against Fulham today (July 31). A weakened side will take on RC Strasbourg at Anfield as Klopp looks to get his whole team sharp for the campaign. Paul Merson predicts the result of Newcastle vs Chelsea and other EPL GW 16 fixtures! Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found