Former Liverpool star, Dietmar Hamann, has rated midfielder Thiago Alcantara as one of Europe’s “most overrated players”.

Thiago was a key player for Liverpool as they ended the season with FA and Carabao Cup honours and finished runners-up in the Premier League and Champions League.

However, the 31-year-old’s performances have not satisfied Hamann, who feels he adds nothing to Jurgen Klopp’s side when they are under pressure.

“In my opinion, the Reds need to modernize the team a bit, especially in midfield,” Hamann wrote in a column for Sky Sport.

I don’t understand the hype about Thiago. For me, he is one of the most overrated players in European football.

When things are going well and you have a lot of possession, he’s a good player, but when push comes to shove you don’t see him.

“If you need someone who sets accents, then he doesn’t do it.

“[Naby] Keita is also a disappointment, [Jordan] Henderson is a worker. They need a player who can make the difference and give the team that extra something.”