LIVERPOOL face a nervous wait on Thiago’s fitness after the midfielder hobbled off in their win over Crystal Palace.
The Spain lynchpin suffered a calf problem as the Reds notched a 3-0 victory at Anfield.
He was replaced on 62 minutes by Naby Keita and headed straight down the tunnel after leaving the pitch.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp later calmed concerns and said he hoped the injury would not be a long one.
He said: “He felt his calf but we hope it is not too serious.”
Klopp was already looking light in midfield options going into Saturday’s clash with Palace.
Teenage star Harvey Elliott faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines following the dislocated ankle he suffered against Leeds last Sunday.
The midfielder underwent surgery at a London hospital with doctors hopeful he will make a return before the end of the season.
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The absence of Thiago and Elliott is made worse by the departure of Gini Wijnaldum to PSG.
The Dutchman departed Anfield on a free transfer at the end of last season.
Liverpool ran out 3-0 winners over Palace despite the injury to Thiago, with Sadio Mane, Mo Salah and the sub Naby Keita on the scoresheet.
Reds fans wished Thiago well on social media and crossed their fingers he would make a speedy recovery.
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Fan ChrisOreos wrote on Twitter: “Big 3 points. Delighted for Naby lad. Solid debut for Konaté. Fingers crossed the Thiago injury isn’t too serious.”
Ozzyolamide added: “Thiago injury the only blemish in an almost flawless Liverpool performance.”
While Charlie__M23 wrote: “Thiago injured? It’s just over one month and the injuries have started already.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
