Thiago Alcantara often wins plaudits for his silky distribution but one pundit has picked a hole in what he sees as a shortcoming for the Liverpool midfielder.
Former Republic of Ireland national team coach Brian Kerr has called out the 30-year-old's lack of pace as an issue.
When talking about Liverpool's strongest midfield options, Kerr acknowledged the superior passing prowess of Thiago, who is one of the most decorated players in European football.