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Starts first match since Sept. Thiago took two shots (one on target), created two scoring chances and made two tackles (won one) during Saturday's 4-0 win over Arsenal.

Impact Thiago had missed significant time with a calf injury but started his first match since Sept. 18 and went 84 minutes. When fit, Thiago is a consistent starter and could come back into the side for Tuesday's match against FC Porto.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 31 minutes against Atletico Thiago went 31 minutes in Wednesday's 2-0 win against Atletico Madrid, returning from a calf injury.

Impact Thiago is back after missing the last month and a half with a calf injury. On a short week, it's hard to see him starting Sunday, but Liverpool are lacking midfield options, so there's a chance he's asked to go 60 or so minutes against West Ham. If not, he'll likely use the international break to get back to full fitness.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Wednesday Thiago (calf) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Thiago is on the bench Wednesday, and should be an option as he continues to recover from a calf injury. He was never expected to be in the starting XI in his first match back, but he could come on for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin to get a run out.

NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Liverpool plays Atletico, PSG takes on Leipzig

Liverpool midfielders Fabinho and Thiago Alcantara are back in contention for the Champions League visit of Atlético Madrid after recovering from injuries

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Available against Atletico Alcantara (calf) is in contention for Wednesday's UCL clash with Atletico Madrid. Manager Jurgen Klopp told reporters, "Fabinho and Thiago trained completely normally and are in co...

Impact Alcantara has been sidelined for the team's previous seven games due to his lingering calf issue but appears set to get back onto the pitch Wednesday. Given his extended layoff, fantasy players should probably be expecting the midfielder to start in a substitute role against Atletico before getting a chance to jump into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could be out until next break Thiago (calf) will not return to training this week and manager Jurgen Klopp suggested the midfielder could be out until the next international break.

Impact It's a tough update for Thiago, who seems all but guaranteed to miss the next two league matches, if not three. He's been out since Sept. 18 and it looks like he won't be back until November. Fortunately for Liverpool, they have options in the midfield with Naby Keita and James Milner helping out, while Curtis Jones is expected to return from injury soon.

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool's Alisson, Fabinho to complete quarantine in Spain

Brazil players Alisson Becker and Fabinho are travelling directly to Spain to complete their 10-day quarantine period after international duty and are in line to feature for Liverp...

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Remains without timeline Thiago (calf) will miss Saturday's match against Watford and doesn't have a timeline to return, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Thiago, I don't know [when he will be available]...

Impact It looks like Thiago will miss at least another week if not more. It's unfortunate because Liverpool have yet to be completely healthy in the midfield yet this season. With Curtis Jones also out Saturday, Naby Keita and James Milner could both be given starts.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to face Watford Thiago (calf) isn't expected to be ready for Saturday's trip to Watford, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Thiago needs probably a little bit longer, [he] was not in team trainin...

Impact Thiago was already considered a doubt to return Saturday and this almost confirms he'll remain out. He's been out since Sept. 18 and it looks like this injury will keep him out a little more than a month. Fortunately, Curtis Jones has played well in his place and is expected to continue in the XI.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool midfielder Thiago ruled out of key Premier League & Champions League games ' Goal.com Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Thiago Alcantara will likely be ruled out of his plans until after the October international break, with the Spain international set t...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Likely out until break Thiago (calf) is expected to be out until the international break, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "It's not 100 per cent clear when Thiago will be back. It's a muscle in the ca...

Impact This isn't too surprising for Thiago, mainly because muscle injuries usually take a couple weeks to recover from. He suffered the injury Sept. 18 and will hope to recover three weeks from now. In his absence, Liverpool may be forced to turn elsewhere with a busy schedule, possibly giving time to Curtis Jones again or James Milner in the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago Alcantara to miss Liverpool's next two games with calf injury Liverpool will be without Thiago Alcantara for at least their next two games after the midfielder sustained a calf injury in their 3-0 Premi...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out at least one week Thiago (calf) will miss both of Liverpool's matches this week and possibly more, according to assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders. "Thiago, how the gaffer said after the game, it was...

Impact It's the second injury for Liverpool's midfield in the last week and that'll likely allow for playing time for Curtis Jones. Liverpool still have options, but with midweek matches, they'll likely do a bit of rotating until Thiago is ready to go again.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injured against Palace Thiago was forced off in the 62nd minute of Saturday's match against Crystal Palace with a calf injury. According to manager Jurgen Klopp, "He felt his calf and now we hope really...

Impact Another midfield injury isn't what Liverpool fans wanted to see after Harvey Elliott went down last weekend. Thiago was rounding into fitness and form, receiving just his second start of the season Saturday. Liverpool are deeper than a season ago, but with midweek matches, the midfield may start to be stretched thin.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

'Like a world-class golfer' - Klopp hails Thiago as Liverpool midfielder completes first year at Anfield ' Goal.com Jurgen Klopp insists there is “much more to come” from Thiago Alcantara, as the Liverpool midfielder completes his first 12 months on Mersey...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Picks up first assist of season Thiago provided an assist, created two scoring chances and made four tackles (won three) during Sunday's 3-0 win over Leeds United.

Impact Thiago found Sadio Mane for Liverpool's three goal in second half stoppage time as Mane completed the rout. This was Thiago's first assist of the season and also his first start. He was a late arrival following Euros this summer but appears fit enough to warrant consistent consideration for a starting role, which should continue in Wednesday's Champions League match against AC Milan.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes during win Thiago played nine minutes during Saturday's 2-0 win over Burnley.

Impact Thiago missed the first match of the season but returned to training early last week as he makes his way back to full fitnesses. There's a chance he comes back into the starting XI for Saturday's match against Chelsea following another week of training.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Alcantara is "much closer" to featuring Saturday against Burnley after missing the opening win, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact Alcantara has been training with the team for close to two weeks, so he should be in the squad Saturday. He may not be asked to start in his first match of the season, but given that he has more than a week of full training under his belt, he probably wouldn't oppose a start.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Alcantara (undisclosed) came off the bench in the second half of Monday's friendly against Osasuna.

Impact Alcantara is recovered from his issue and made his first appearance of the preseason Monday. Given his lack of playing time, he may not be asked to start Saturday at Norwich, but with a few positive days of training, there's no reason he can't start the opener.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Alcantara will miss Thursday's friendlies with Bologna as a precaution for a "minor injury," according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "We don't take any risks. He's part of parts of trai...

Impact This is a minor issue, but Liverpool's season opener is 10 days away, so there's no guarantee Alcantara will be ready to start at that point. If he can get back in full training next week, that'll be a good sign, but for now, he's considered a doubt to start Aug. 14 against Norwich.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the Spain squad because of the coronavirus

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Riding bench with Spain Thiago was left on the bench during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.

Impact Thiago has only played 25 minutes off the bench through two Euro matches and though he shouldn't necessarily be guaranteed a starting spot, it seems like his solid season with Liverpool demanded more minutes than he's received so far. That doesn't change the fact that Thiago's fantasy value isn't always highest outside of select formats, so his lack of minutes shouldn't change much for now. The final group stage game will come against Slovakia on Wednesday.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive towards end of season Thiago made five tackles (won three), three interceptions, and committed four fouls during Sunday's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.

Impact Thiago was immense once again as he seemed to finally find his place in the Liverpool starting XI towards the end of the season. If Liverpool can return key players from injury heading into next season, Thiago could see a more impressive second season in the Premier League now that he's fully adapted.

MAY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Thiago awards personal 'trophy' in debut Liverpool campaign that will leave him empty-handed | Goal.com Thiago Alcantara is set to end his first season as a Liverpool player empty-handed, but the Spain international considers priceless experience in England to be his personal "trophy...

MAY 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Shines during late win Thiago took four shots (one on target), created five scoring chances, and made four tackles (won two) during Sunday's 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion.

Impact Thiago had one of his best performances in a Liverpool shirt as they prevailed via a late Alisson Becker header. Thiago created a season-high in scoring chances and will likely return to starting XI for Wednesday's trip to Burnley. He, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Fabinho have been at the heart of Liverpool's midfield in recent matches, which should continue due to multiple injuries to the rest of Liverpool's midfield.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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