Good Start
Liverpool half-time substitute Thiago Alcântara made his debut versus Chelsea at the weekend and completed more passes (75) than any Chelsea player managed in the entire match. Since full passing data is available for the Premier League (2003-04), his 75 successful passes are the most by a player who played a maximum of 45 minutes. What was impressive about his cameo appearance was his first thought to always attempt to progress play forward. Thiago is not a player just content to pass for the sake of it. Passing with a purpose! Some clips below.
Thiago Alcântara has already made an impression on his Liverpool debut vs Chelsea as a half time sub yesterday. Always his first thought is can he progress play forward. Not just content to pass for the sake of it. Passing with a purpose!pic.twitter.com/nSp8uZoE2q
— Football Analysis (@obsessfooty) September 21, 2020
First ever game, with only 1 training session for the current Premier League Champions... and he goes and breaks the Premier League record for the most passes in 45mins. Welcome, Thiago! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/yMQWNmz03J
— The LFC Couch 🗣🎙 (@LFCCouch) September 20, 2020
