Watch Carragher and Richards serenade Thiago with Liverpool fan song and hilariously dance around live on American TV
PUNDITS Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards began singing the Thiago Alcantara chant live on TV after Liverpool’s Champions League win over Villarreal. The hilarious rendition was sung by the duo on CBS Sports during the post-match analysis. The Gibson Brother’s hit ‘Cuba’ is the tune of the chant with the changed lyrics: “Thiago, Thiago Alcantara.” […]
PUNDITS Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards began singing the Thiago Alcantara chant live on TV after Liverpool’s Champions League win over Villarreal.
The hilarious rendition was sung by the duo on CBS Sports during the post-match analysis.
The Gibson Brother’s hit ‘Cuba’ is the tune of the chant with the changed lyrics: “Thiago, Thiago Alcantara.”
Carragher was meant to be talking about Thiago’s long shot but instead burst into song with Richards swiftly joining in.
The duo also started dancing in their chairs as Richards waved his arms around before bursting into laughter.
Presenter Kate Abdo also saw the funny side.
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Social media reacted with one fan on Twitter pleading someone to post the clip online.
Another called it: “the greatest thing I have ever seen.”
The Spaniard was one of Liverpool’s standout performers on the night as Jurgen Klopp’s side took a massive step to making the final with a convincing 2-0 victory.
There was less chanting over on BT Sport as Michael Owen was full of praise for Thiago.
He said: “I don’t think anyone ever doubted his quality, but they did doubt whether he could fit into this team.
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“But this guy, especially in the last month, has just come into his own.
‘He’s literally dictating the play. Long, short passes. His passing accuracy is staggering – 96% I’m told today.”