Thiago Alcantara could be playing his last game for Liverpool after picking up another injury while playing his first game in 10 months last weekend.
Thiago came off the bench in Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday after a lengthy absence with a hamstring problem. But the 32-year-old suffered another setback in his brief cameo against the Gunners.Thiago has reportedly suffered another hamstring injury after feeling something during the game, and now Sky Sports are reporting that the midfielder could be out of action for Liverpool. Thiago’s contract expires at the end of this season and it seems unlikely that he will be offered a new contract due to injury.
Thiago’slast game for Arsenal was in April when Liverpool beat West Ham 2-1 at the London Stadium. He is not the only Manchester United player to play his last game for the club this season. Defender Joel Matip is also injured as his contract expires this summer. Matip could be ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Fulham last December. Matip is not expected to sign a new contract like Thiago.Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the defender should be given a new contract, but he will step down as manager at the end of the season and said the club’s bosses and who replaces him will have to decide on his future. Matip. .
“I’m confident the club will show their class in the same way,” Klopp said in December. “I’m sure they already told Joel what happened. It’s okay if he gets hurt. Now we have to decide what happens to Joel after that.” “It’s normal, but he deserves and will get all the support we can get. I’d like to say [he deserves a new contract], but that’s not my decision.” “I can’t sign the papers.”
Matip also told Sky Germany in September that he wants to stay at Anfield until the end of the season. “With the very good conditions here in Liverpool, you can’t leave.”I feel very comfortable here and in my personal life. I think it’s better to change the club less often. But everyone has to decide for themselves. Anyway, I think consistency helps.”
