Thiago Alcantara has broken an English Premier League recorded on his debut for Liverpool against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

The 29-year-old former Bayern Munich player joined Liverpool this summer on a £20m deal.

Stepping on the pitch in the second half, Thiago completed 75 passes more than any player with a maximum of 45 minutes in the EPL since records began in the 2003-04 season.

He was hailed by Sadio Mane who scored the two goals that gave Liverpool victory against Chelsea.

Speaking after the game, Mane described Thiago as one of the best players in the world.

He told Sky Sports: “Not only me, all the world knows what he is capable of doing.

“He is one of the best players in the world, so we are lucky to have Thiago in our team. And I think he showed that he is a great player.”

He added: “Obviously it was a top game, to be honest.

“It was a top game. Especially in the first half, we found it very difficult to create chances and I think when they got the red card, it made it easier.

“The second half, we created many chances and finally we scored two goals. I think today we deserved to win.”