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Is Thiago's Liverpool career over? Midfielder's latest injury 'not a minor setback' with Spaniard in doubt of never featuring for Reds ever again

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After recovering from a hip problem, Thiago made his competitive return against the Gunners, coming on as a late substitute at the Emirates. However, the 32-year-old <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/thiago-injured-liverpool-arsenal-comeback/blt52cf3bc5ab0fafd2" target="_blank">later sustained a hamstring injury</a> which is not a small setback, according to information provided by <a href="https://neilj.substack.com/p/liverpool-daily-briefing-has-thiago" target="_blank">Neil Jones</a>. Thiago's contract expires at the end of the season, and even if he were to return to the pitch before then, it's unlikely he'll receive fresh terms.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Since his blockbuster transfer from Bayern Munich, the Spaniard's influence on the Reds have been repeatedly restricted due to various fitness complaints. He had hoped to return to the heights he exhibited during the 2021-22 campaign this season, but so far his brief cameo against Arsenal is the only time he has got onto the pitch.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Last summer, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/thiago-alcantara-back-barcelona-liverpool-summer/blt06874484041b825e" target="_blank">Thiago was linked with a spectacular return to Barcelona</a> after having left the Catalan side in 2013. However, it was reported that Barcelona could not afford his transfer fee and even if they could, Liverpool were not interested in selling the Spaniard as Klopp saw him as a crucial player.

DID YOU KNOW?

The 32-year-old will start his recuperation with the goal of rejoining Liverpool before the end of the current campaign. The Reds lead the Premier League by two points and will play against Burnley on Saturday, February 10. Thiago has been linked with a move to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/europe-based-stars-move-saudi-pro-league-transfer-deadline/bltec1178699cdea0e5" target="_blank">Saudi Pro League at the end of the season</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR THIAGO?

Is Thiago's Liverpool career over? Midfielder's latest injury setback 'not a minor setback' with Spaniard in doubt of not featuring for Reds ever again | Goal.com

Thiago Alcantara&apos;s injury record with Liverpool has worsened even rurther as the Spaniard picked a new injury during his return against Arsenal.

Is Thiago&apos;s Liverpool career over? Midfielder&apos;s latest injury &apos;not a minor setback&apos; with Spaniard in doubt of never featuring for Reds ever again