article_snippet.sent: It's probable that Thiago Alcantara would never have signed for Manchester United even if David Moyes had wanted Thiago Alcantara.
article_snippet.sent: Moyes might quite reasonably been worried that Thiago was on the slight side to thrive in the rough and tumble of the Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: And Thiago troubles with repeated knee ligaments injuries until Thiago comeback this year add some weight to
article_snippet.sent: that theory - Thiago was much missed by Spain at the World Cup after pulling out with a knee injury.
article_snippet.sent: But there are few players in the world who can pass like Thiago.
article_snippet.sent: Thiago is now elevating Thiago to Andrea Pirlo and Xavi level.
article_snippet.sent: Thiago started Thiago career at Barcelona but was overlooked for Cesc Fabregas (right) by boss Tito Vilanova .
article_snippet.sent: And no-one has invested more in Thiago than Guardiola, which is why United had no realistic chance of signing Thiago once Thiago offer had been made.
article_snippet.sent: It was Pep who promoted Thiago to the first team at Barcelona in 2009 and made Thiago an integral part of the squad.
article_snippet.sent: But when Pep left, Thiago successor, the late Tito Vilanova, wanted Cesc Fabregas (right) to play that role.
article_snippet.sent: Thiago was sidelined, hence Cesc Fabregas (right) availability in the summer of 2013.
article_snippet.sent: At Barcelona they are said not to be disturbed by the rise of Thiago.
article_snippet.sent: David Moyes believed Thiago may not be able to cope with the physical demands of the Premier League .
highlights_snippet.sent: Thiago Alcantara followed Pep Guardiola from Barcelona to Bayern Munich's .
  