Thiago Alcantara’s future at Liverpool is uncertain due to ongoing injury issues. He suffered a second setback in his recovery from hip surgery, keeping him sidelined even longer.
Despite returning to team training in August, a subsequent setback has delayed his comeback.
Liverpool are cautious about rushing Thiago back to avoid further injuries, as he has a history of such problems in his career.
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His playing time has been limited in 2023, and his contract with Liverpool is set to expire next summer. Reports suggest he may leave on a free transfer when his contract ends.
This season, Liverpool have coped well without Thiago, thanks to the addition of several new midfielders, including Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, Wataru Endo, and Ryan Gravenberch, in a £150 million overhaul.
These new signings, along with existing players like Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott, have provided strong midfield options for Jurgen Klopp.
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Thiago Alcantara’s future looks bleak at Liverpool
Given Thiago’s injury troubles and Liverpool’s evolving midfield, it appears likely that his future lies away from Liverpool.
Andre Trindade, a Brazilian midfielder previously linked with Liverpool, could be a potential long-term replacement for Thiago.
Fluminense, Andre’s current club, initially resisted selling him during the Brazilian season but may consider a move in January.
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Overall, Thiago’s future at Liverpool seems uncertain, and the club is moving forward with a new generation of midfielders.
It remains uncertain whether Liverpool will pursue Andre as a potential replacement, but with Thiago expected to leave next summer, they might be in the market for a successor.
Andre to replace Thiago
Andre, who has made 154 appearances for Fluminense in the last three years and is 22 years old, offers the advantage of consistent availability and fits the profile that Liverpool desires.
In their recent January signings of Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo, Liverpool essentially secured long-term replacements for Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino ahead of schedule.
With Andre’s availability in January confirmed, the club could replicate this strategy once again.
Thiago’s recent injury setback, while frustrating for both the club and the player, isn’t entirely surprising and reinforces the idea that Liverpool should plan for a future without him.
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They are already benefiting from their four most recent midfield signings, which have led to changes in the squad, with long-serving players making way.
Given Andre’s recent success in helping Fluminense get close to winning the Copa Libertadores, this justifies Liverpool’s initial interest in him and suggests that he could indeed be a potential long-term replacement for Thiago whom Liverpool have already set their sights on.
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