It took just one evening to reaffirm what had been glaringly obvious to Liverpool supporters during a difficult start to the season.
This Reds side just aren't the same without Thiago Alcantara conducting matters in midfield.
The 31-year-old, making his first start following a hamstring injury that sidelined him for a month, was excellent in driving Jurgen Klopp's side towards a 2-1 home Champions League triumph over Ajax last time out.
