Ahead of Newcastle clash, Klopp receives the best news to kick off 2024, Anfield celebrates

Liverpool kick off 2024 by facing Newcastle at home as they aim to stay top of the Premier League table. The Colombian striker is expected to start, but the manager has given a piece of news that has kept him and the fans on tenterhooks for the return of a key player. Klopp told a pre-match press conference ahead of the Newcastle game that he expects to have the midfielder back for training in January.

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has announced a return date for one of his key players. It is Thiago Alcantara, who has been absent since the end of April due to hip problems. Klopp told a pre-match press conference ahead of the Newcastle game that he expects to have Thiago back for training in January. However, he also said he will be cautious and make sure he does not rush his return to avoid a relapse. Klopp has faced constant injury absentees in his squad, despite this, the coach is optimistic.

Thiago Alcantara is a key part of Liverpool's midfield and his return will be good news for both the team and his team-mate Luis Diaz. Diaz, who was out for more than six months last season with a knee injury, will be able to count on one of his best friends in the Anfield team. The current season has been a productive one for Liverpool, as they are leading the Premier League and will contest the semi-finals of the League Cup and the last 16 of the Europa League. However, Klopp has faced constant injury absentees in his squad. Despite this, the coach is optimistic and hopes to gradually recover important pieces to compete for all the titles.

Thiago returns

With the return of Thiago Alcantara, Klopp will have more resources available in midfield, in addition to Argentine Alexis MacAllister and Hungarian Dominik Szoboszlai, who are also currently injured. This season, Klopp has had to make changes in midfield due to the departures of key players such as Jordan Henderson and Fabinho.