Karim Adeyemi says midfielder Liverpool signed for £20m was a better passer than Toni Kroos

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Liverpool have certainly had their fair share of elite midfielders in their time. The problem may not be as bad as others are perhaps making out, but the Reds are certainly not creating as many clear-cut chances this season compared to what they have had before.Although they have lost Trent Alexander-Arnold, they still have plenty of top quality passers of the ball, suggesting that it is a little strange that they are encountering this issue.

Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Liverpool have had plenty of excellent passers of the ball in the past, though, with Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi just one player who agrees.In fact, he believes that the Reds once had a player who was even better on the ball than Germany legend Toni Kroos, indicating just how well he could pick out a pass.Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesKarim Adeyemi believes Thiago Alcantara is the best passer he has seenIf Liverpool fans were asked who the most technically gifted player they have seen at the club in recent years, many of their minds will go to Thiago Alcantara.The Spaniard arrived for £20m in 2020 with plenty of trophies on his CV and a massive reputation, and he certainly did not disappoint.Although he may not have had the impact many would have hoped or won as many trophies as he perhaps thought he might, his ability on the ball really was second to none.He left fans in awe with some of the passes he produced and he clearly left the same impression on Adeyemi when they came up against each other in the Bundesliga, something that comes as no surprise.In a TikTok video where he was asked for the best passer of the football he has seen, the Dortmund man picked Thiago, admitting that he thinks he was even better than Kroos.READ MORE: Linesman admits the worst mistake of his career involved Liverpool, it could’ve cost them the titleLiverpool fans may agree but Bayern supporters may be split given their allegiance to both players, although there is no doubting that it is certainly a close battle.

Thiago fitted Liverpool perfectlyAlthough there were questions at the start over whether he slowed Liverpool down too much, Thiago turned out to be a very astute buy.He brought leadership and experience into the middle of the park, with the Spaniard able to spot things that most people cannot. Injuries plagued his time at Liverpool, though, just like they did at most clubs he played for, meaning that he retired prematurely and only managed to win the FA Cup and Community Shield during his time in England.Thiago loved playing for Liverpool and Reds fans adored having him as part of their team, so no matter what, he will always be remembered fondly.