Thiago Alcantara is set for another stint on the sidelines after sustaining a fresh injury during his first appearance of the season for Liverpool.
The 32-year-old midfielder struggled with a hip problem in the latter part of the previous season, officially sidelined in April 2023 with an initially underestimated issue. Thiago made his comeback last weekend, more than nine months later, entering as a substitute for the final five minutes in Liverpool’s 3-1 loss to Arsenal.
Unfortunately, it appears that this brief return might be the last for a while, as reports from The Times indicate that Thiago picked up a muscular injury during his short time on the pitch, potentially extending his time away from action for several weeks.
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With Thiago in the final six months of his contract, Liverpool faces an impending decision on his future. Speculations about a return to Barcelona have surfaced, and there are indications that both Thiago and Joel Matip might have an opportunity to join Al Ettifaq under Steven Gerrard at the end of the season.
Manager Jurgen Klopp is grappling with the absence of midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, currently sidelined with a hamstring injury that might jeopardize his participation in the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea later this month. Additionally, Mohamed Salah remains sidelined with a hamstring issue from the Africa Cup of Nations, and center-back Ibrahima Konate is suspended for the upcoming clash with Burnley following his red card against Arsenal.