Despite returning to training this week, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Thiago won’t play for Liverpool until the New Year. The Spanish has been out since April for Liverpool as he’s been recovering from hip surgery.
How many matches has Thiago missed for Liverpool?
Since joining in summer 2020, Thiago has missed 87 games and counting for Liverpool. That is essentially two seasons worth for teams who aren’t in European competitions. That also rounds up to 531 days missed. Assuming he will be back bang on New Years day when Liverpool face Newcastle, he’ll have missed 590 days and 100 games in total for the Reds.
Thiago has appeared in 87 games for Liverpool in all competitions which is currently the exact same number of games he’s missed. By Sunday evening he’ll have missed more games than he’ll have played in.
Thiago’s hip injury is his longest to date. When he returns in the New Year, he’ll have missed 244 days for Liverpool since having his surgery. He’s also had calf, thigh and hamstring problems during his time at Liverpool.
Thiago has two goals and four assists since joining Liverpool. He also won the Carabao Cup, Community Shield and FA Cup with them.
Thiago’s Bayern Munich injury history
Thiago missed 161 games in his seven-year spell at Bayern Munich. He missed more games through injury than he has played for Bayern in the Bundesliga, only making 150 appearances. Thiago’s longest injury was in 2013. This was a knee ligament tear which saw him out for nearly a year – 334 days in total. He’s also had muscle tears and spine injuries.
Thiago had a successful time at Bayern winning seven Bundesliga titles, a Champions League and four German Cups.
What’s next for Thiago?
There’s no denying the 32-year-old is incredibly talented and is of the most memorable passers in world football. However, with the persistent injuries and Liverpool’s new midfielder coming in clutch for them, it might be time for Liverpool to part ways with the Spaniard.
He could be apart of the matchday squad to face Manchester United but the chances are very minimal as Klopp wouldn’t want to risk further aggravating the hip.
Liverpool V Manchester United is on Sky Sports Premier League on Sunday 17th December with a 4:30pm kick-off.
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