Jurgen Klopp reports further Covid surge and Thiago Alcantara latest
According to Liverpool Echo, Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp revealed that one player and another staff member are still isolated, but Thiago Alcantara has returned to training.
Thiago Alcantara, Virgil van Dijk, Fabinho and Curtis Jones returned positive tests for the Covid-19 test before the Newcastle United game on December 17. The Spaniard missed Liverpool’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur and the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Leicester City.
Even though the other three players returned to training recently, Thiago remained in self-isolation. His return will add further impetus to the Reds’ title race.
However, the recent update from Klopp suggests he could be available for the coming clash against Leicester. In a press conference earlier today, the German manager revealed that the four players are back and Thiago participated in Sunday’s training session.
“The boys who had to isolate are back – Fab, Virg, Curtis and Thiago. Thiago trained yesterday with the team.”
However, the Liverpool boss also suggested that further Covid cases have emerged in the Reds’ squad. Klopp revealed that one player and another Liverpool staff member have been isolated following positive Covid results.
“We have one young player who is isolating and two staff members.”
Thiago Alcantara has performed exceptionally well before being isolated. However, the Spaniard has missed several games due to injury and Covid isolations. He has only managed to make 14 appearances across all competitions.
Thiago, no doubt, is one of the most skilful midfielders in the League. Kopites would hope to see more of his magic in the pivotal area. His return to fitness is a massive boost to the squad. However, missing several training sessions and returning from a break, his fitness could be vulnerable. Therefore Jurgen Klopp has to be cautious in the Spaniard’s usage to avoid further injury complications.
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On the other hand, the new covid cases increase the concern regarding the player’s well being amid a busy schedule. Liverpool need to be winning games to remain contenders for the title and to do that, Jurgen Klopp requires to utilize his solid depth.
With the quartet now back, the Liverpool boss has an almost full set of players to choose from. Long may it continue.
