Jurgen Klopp’s team currently holds the fourth position in the Premier League standings, having won seven out of their first ten matches in the new season. Their recent victory in the Carabao Cup, a 2-1 win against Bournemouth, has paved the way for a quarterfinal clash with West Ham United scheduled for December.
As they prepare to face the Hatters, a team that has only managed one victory since rejoining the Premier League, Klopp is eager to maintain their current winning streak. However, there is speculation that Liverpool might soon bid farewell to one of their experienced players.
According to a report from Football Insider, midfielder Thiago Alcantara is set to depart Anfield at the end of the current season due to the expiration of his contract. Thiago, who joined Liverpool from Bayern Munich three years ago, has been plagued by a series of injuries during his time on Merseyside. Despite having played 97 games for Klopp’s team across various competitions, he has been sidelined for the entire season due to a hip injury sustained earlier in the campaign.
Given that Thiago has not made an appearance for Liverpool since April, it is widely expected that he will part ways with the team when his contract concludes in the summer. Liverpool underwent a major overhaul of their midfield during the summer transfer window, with departures including Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, Naby Keita, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and James Milner. In their place, the club brought in Wataru Endo, Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch. However, there remains the possibility that another of Klopp’s seasoned players may exit in the coming months.
The evolving dynamics of Liverpool’s midfield are indicative of the team’s commitment to refreshing and rejuvenating its roster. Klopp has a track record of bringing in new talent while allowing experienced players to move on when the time is right. Thiago’s impending departure, if confirmed, will mark the end of an era for the Brazilian at Anfield and open up opportunities for emerging talents to make their mark in Liverpool’s midfield.
