Thiago Alcantara: A look at Liverpool's new signing
Liverpool are undoubtedly the team to beat this season. The Reds claimed their first Premier League title in 30 years last season with ease, finishing a whopping 18 points ahead of second-placed Manchester City.
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Jota, however, will have his work cut out for him dislodging the prolific trio of Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
When he is called upon, however, the 23-year-old will likely be deployed on the right-wing.
Following the arrival of Thiago, many believe Liverpool will go on to retain the Premier League title.
That belief is shared by former Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor, who told talkSPORT: "This is exactly what Liverpool need to regain the title.
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How Liverpool could potentially line-up after the signings of Thiago and Jota (Image: GETTY)
"I feel last season they were outstanding but this signing, I've watched him since the Barcelona days, and he was unbelievable last season for Bayern Munich, unbelievable.
"Liverpool have signed the best signing of the transfer window for me because I feel like it's going to add competition as well don't forget."
Liverpool will be back in action on Sunday afternoon, travelling to west London to take on title hopefuls Chelsea.
Potential Liverpool starting XI: (4-3-3) Alisson; Robertson, Van Dijk, Gomez, Alexander-Arnold; Henderson, Thiago, Wijnaldum; Salah, Mane, Firmino