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Thiago Alcantara’s Impending Departure: Liverpool’s Midfield Woes

Liverpool fans may have to bid farewell to Thiago Alcantara as the Spanish midfielder is expected to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. According to sources, Thiago’s persistent injury troubles have led the club to reconsider his future in Anfield.

The 33-year-old midfielder has been sidelined since April and has endured multiple setbacks during his rehabilitation process. With his contract ending next summer, Liverpool seems unwilling to offer him an extension.

Thiago was widely linked with a summer move to Saudi Arabia, but Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, reportedly preferred to retain his services. However, Thiago’s ongoing injury issues have made it increasingly difficult for the club to rely on him.

Due to his fitness concerns, the possibility of a January transfer appears unlikely, leaving Liverpool with a dilemma of what to do with the Spanish international for the remainder of the season. Klopp values Thiago as a first-choice midfielder when he’s fit, but his prolonged absence has caused frustration among Liverpool’s supporters.

Thiago’s last appearance for Liverpool dates back to April when he made a substitute appearance in a 2-1 victory over West Ham. Subsequently, he underwent surgery to address a long-standing hip injury, but his recovery has taken longer than expected.

Earning a reported £200,000 per week at Anfield, Thiago arrived at Liverpool from Bayern Munich in 2020 with high expectations. However, his time at the club has been marred by injuries, limiting him to just 97 appearances in over three years.

Liverpool bolstered their midfield during the recent summer transfer window, signing Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai, signaling a potential changing of the guard.

As Liverpool currently sits fourth in the Premier League, Thiago’s absence raises questions about his future role at the club and whether his departure is inevitable at the end of the season.

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