Thiago Alcantara is facing a race against time to be fit for the Champions League final... but Liverpool believe there’s a chance he will make it.
The iconic midfielder limped off just before the interval in his side’s 3-1 defeat of Aston Villa at the weekend, with what is now confirmed as an Achilles injury. The Spain international was seen with ice packed on his ankle to reduce the swelling around the affected area, and now faces an intensive course of treatment, in an attempt to manage the problem.
After scans on Monday morning, the problem is not thought to be serious, with fears completely eased over a rupture to the Achilles, which would require surgery and rule the player out for several months. Klopp himself indicated on Sunday evening that there was no serious damage, pointing out that Thiago could walk, and carry his baby daughter on his shoulders during the lap of honour at the end of the game.
