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title: "Thiago included in Liverpool’s squad for Newcastle clash"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool News"
published: "2020-12-30T18:40:57Z"
modified: "2020-12-30T18:46:11Z"
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# Thiago included in Liverpool’s squad for Newcastle clash

Liverpool have received a major boost, with Thiago named in their squad to face Newcastle United.

The Reds head to St James’ Park this evening for a crucial Premier League clash, looking to go five points clear at the top of the table.

Thiago hasn’t played for Liverpool since mid-October, but it has been [confirmed](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/421676-thiago-alcantara-newcastle) that he is in the matchday squad.

The Spaniard has been missing through injury, having been on the receiving end of a terrible tackle by Richarlison in the 2-2 draw at Everton.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

This is an almighty positive for Liverpool, with Thiago such an exciting summer signing from Bayern Munich.

Limited to just [135 minutes](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/74939/Show/Thiago) so far in a Reds shirt, coming against Chelsea and Everton, he is going to be a huge figure in the second half of the season.

The 29-year-old brings a level of guile to the midfield that few others in Europe can, so having him available again has the potential to make a huge difference, especially with the likes of Jordan Henderson and Gini Wijnaldum possibly tiring as the campaign goes on.