It's hard to imagine anyone criticising Thiago Alcantara after his glorious performance against Manchester United on Tuesday evening.
The 31-year-old produced a midfield masterclass at Anfield, dictating the play from the outset to help Liverpool record a 4-0 Premier League victory against their bitter rivals. It was just the type of display you'd expect from a two-time Champions League winner.
Yet when Thiago first arrived in England, he was pinned as the wrong cog for Jurgen Klopp's machine. Ahead of Sunday's Merseyside derby, Mirror Football takes a look at the highs and lows of his Premier League career - starting with his nightmare at Goodison Park.