Thiago Alcantara Could Return This Week

This is great news for the injury-ridden Reds.

While Klopp’s center-back choices get slimmer by the day, there
is some good injury news on the horizon. Recently, Alex
Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri returned to the squad after
significant lay-offs.

And now, it looks like summer acquisition Thiago Alcantara could
be available as early as Wednesday when Liverpool play against
Newcastle United for the their final game of
2020.

Since he arrived on Merseyside, Thiago had just enough time to
thoroughly impress before falling ill with COVID-19 and then
sustaining an injury. If he truly is fit to play, that will be a
huge boost for the team.

After an incredible performance against Crystal Palace, they
lacked spark in the following post-Christmas match. They only
managed to earn a point at Anfield against West Brom, which was a
huge disappointment. Thiago showed, in his brief, early outings,
how much style and creativity he brings to the side. Seeing him
play alongside the front three again will be a very welcome sight
for any Reds fan.