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Liverpool Echo
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Hannah Pinnock

Garth Crooks takes swipe at Thiago and explains why Liverpool team-mate is in 'different class'

Pundit Garth Crooks has aimed a bizarre criticism at Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara, insisting he's 'turned jogging into an art form'.

Thiago returned to full fitness before the international break and was in the starting line-up for a Premier League match for the first time in five games, when the Reds took on Brighton over the weekend. It was another lacklustre display from Jurgen Klopp 's side as they came from two goals down to eventually draw 3-3 with the Seagulls.

A number of players have drawn criticism for their performance on Saturday afternoon and Thiago is the latest with Crooks comparing his impact to that of Roberto Firmino. Liverpool 's number nine was one positive against Brighton as he scored twice to get his side back in the game.

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