You can't look at the situation like that. Who knows if he would've gotten the knee injury if he was here. True, Thiago has always been a little injury prone. But when he is on the field he is more often than not one of Bayern's best players. And after all of that...he is still only 24 yrs old and one of the best CMs in European football right now.. There is absolutely no scenario where we would be on the losing side had we signed him for 22mil 4-5 yrs ago. Just ask Bayern. Even through all the injuries, they can sell the guy in a day, for more than double what they paid!...and that would even be a generous deal in today's world.
This is exactly why when players like Oliver Torres become somewhat available, you do all you can to get them. Oliver's situation reminds me so much of Alcantara's. He is in a team that's pretty much well set in terms of the way they play. The coach has his ideas and doesn't deviate from them for anyone. Oliver wants more time on the field because he is good enough for more time on the field. It's just unfortunate that Atketico plays like a machine and unless one of the parts is broken there is no changing. Same exact situation as Alcantara in Barca back than.
This is exactly why when players like Oliver Torres become somewhat available, you do all you can to get them. Oliver's situation reminds me so much of Alcantara's. He is in a team that's pretty much well set in terms of the way they play. The coach has his ideas and doesn't deviate from them for anyone. Oliver wants more time on the field because he is good enough for more time on the field. It's just unfortunate that Atketico plays like a machine and unless one of the parts is broken there is no changing. Same exact situation as Alcantara in Barca back than.