In a recent statement, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists Thiago Alcantara could be out until the international break in October.
The Spaniard picked up a knock on his calf and is expected to be out for about a month.
Uncertainty of Thiago Alcantara's injury
Alcantara received the knock on his calf during Liverpool's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace. Initially, he was only ruled out for the Carabao Cup clash against Norwich.
Nonetheless, after further medical scrutiny, it became obvious that the 30-year-old midfielder is to be ruled out for about a month.
Details on Jurgen Klopp's statement
From his media statement, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp highlighted that there has been no fixed date for Thiago Alcantara's return. Insisting that it was damaged on his calf and he could be out for over a month.
Moving on, Klopp went on to narrow the expected return of Thiago Alcantara. Urging Liverpool fans not to expect the Spaniard to be back until after the international break in October.
Liverpool experiences shortage in midfield options
Asides from Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita is also set to miss a bunch of Liverpool games courtesy of an injury as well.
Similar to Thiago Alcantara, there has been no specific time limit for the return of Naby Keita. Although Keita's scenario was an injury to his knee.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, the absence of Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita would be a huge miss for Liverpool FC.
It would be interesting to see how Jurgen Klopp manages his lineup in the absence of these two midfielders.
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