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Liverpool could be without influential midfielder Thiago Alcantara when they face Everton in the Merseyside derby on Monday.
Jurgen Klopp's struggling Liverpool side face neighbours Everton in a crucial Premier League fixture on Monday night.
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Thiago a major doubt for Merseyside derby
Thiago Alcantara has missed training this week whilst undergoing assessment by the medical department meaning he could be a doubt for the crucial Merseyside derby.
Speaking ahead of the match against Sean Dyche's team, Jurgen Klopp told the media that it is a hip issue that has sidelined the Spanish international.
Yeah, Thiago has some problems. I know the problems, but I have to ask the medical department what I am allowed to say about it. Hip flexor, stuff like this, that’s it pretty much. He wasn’t able to train.
Whilst other options in the squad have struggled to hit the levels of last season, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich player has maintained his form with a string of outstanding performances.
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With Liverpool in desperate need of a win, losing Thiago will be a huge blow to Klopp who may recall skipper Jordan Henderson in his place.
One boost for Liverpool is Diogo Jota, who has been absent since October but could now be in contention to feature against Everton after returning to training this week.
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