The midfielder for Liverpool, Thiago Alcantara, won’t return until early January. The Spaniard had a hip ailment the previous season, and a relapse a few weeks ago has prevented him from playing from the start this year. “We don’t want to put any pressure on him,” Jürgen Klopp stated at a Friday press conference. We’re hoping he’ll return in the upcoming year. He is a fantastic player, and we are looking forward to him coming back,” the German continued. Along with Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic is also sidelined for Liverpool due to injury; a comeback date has not been set.
Klopp will be missing two key players. Everyone can see his quality, potential, and talent. But we need to put a stop to it because every person’s body is unique. The turnaround time is not estimated. Although we know he has the talent, we must assist him in refining his physique while he is here working and training, Klopp stated.
Due to a hip injury, Thiago has been sidelined for several months. His contract with Liverpool expires in the summer of 2019, and based on a number of rumours, it is unlikely that he would stay with the team given his expensive pay and lack of playing time. Furthermore, the addition of Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister to the lineup has strengthened the Reds’ already formidable midfield.
Klopp’s renewal
Journalist François Plateau reports that Liverpool is close to signing the extension of German manager Jurgen Klopp, whose current contract expires in 2026. If successful, the agreement would raise Klopp’s earnings to approximately 18 million annually, putting him on pace with Pep Guardiola. Thiago Alcantara is one of the first stars Klopp will lose, even though he can maintain his position at Anfield.
