Thiago Alcantara could be back for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atalanta, according to the Liverpool Echo‘s Ian Doyle.
The Spaniard hasn’t featured for the Reds since their tumultuous 2-2 draw away to Everton on October 17, having been on the receiving end of a terrible tackle from Richarlison.
His comeback game could take place on Tuesday, however, as Liverpool return to Champions League action, making a potentially tough trip to Atalanta.
Doyle claims that the 29-year-old “may be in line to feature”, allowing Jurgen Klopp to rotate ahead of Sunday’s vital trip to Manchester City in the Premier League.
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If Thiago is fit, I would still keep him wrapped in cotton wool for the City game, given its magnitude.
In truth, Liverpool can afford to draw or even lose, in Italy and still be in a strong position in Group D, whereas the weekend clash could end up being huge in the title race.
Thiago is a quality midfielder, so the Reds will likely need him to be primed for Sunday’s trip to the Etihad Stadium.
His ability to dictate the pace of a game and wreak havoc with his creativity gives Liverpool an extra attacking dimension, as shown in his one-and-a-half appearances to date, with 1.5 passes and two dribbles averaged per game.
