Kostas Tsimikas shares photo of what Thiago Alcantara is now doing at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre
Injured Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas has shared a pictorial update of Thiago Alcantara’s ongoing recovery.
Thiago has been injured since the start of the season. Although it’s hoped that a return isn’t too far away, the Spaniard remains on the side lines.
Now carrying an injury of his own after a nasty collision with Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka 10 days ago, Tsimikas has taken to Instagram to share what Thiago is now up to around and about the AXA Training Centre.
In the selfie, published on Tsimikas’ stories, the Liverpool pair sit on gym equipment and look happy and relaxed. Smiling broadly for the camera, Thiago holds a drinks flask in one hand and leaves his other out wide in greeting.
Tsimikas looks equally delighted, as he tags in his teammate with a love heart emoji. Shirtless in the photo, heavy bruising can be seen around the Greek’s chest and shoulder area. Ouch.
Good to see the pair of them, although disappointing that Thiago is still training with the injured group.
Although we can’t say for certain based on a picture alone, this would suggest that Thiago is still yet to return to team training.
Perhaps that shouldn’t be a surprise. Jurgen Klopp has previously admitted that it would be the New Year before we see the 32-year-old again.
Seeing as 2024 is only three days old, we may need to be patient for a little while yet.
At this point, it feels impossible that we’ll see Thiago in a Liverpool shirt again. His injury record has been so frustrating. But we surely will. His time will come.
Klopp has also spoken about treading carefully with the former Barcelona’s man’s fitness. The Reds are being cautious not to rush him back too soon and that should be commended.
If we can get him on the pitch for 10 or 15 games this season, then that could make all the difference. Let’s hope that ends up happening.
As for Tsimikas, we’re still yet to be given a timeline of his issue. Given that Liverpool recalled left-back Owen Beck yesterday though, you’d have to assume that it may be a while.
Best of luck to both in their rehab, fingers crossed they’ll be back out on the pitch at some point between now and May.
