Thiago in tears on Liverpool bench as pre-match injury forces ace out of Carabao Cup final

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Thiago Alcantara was reduced to tears after picking up an injury in the warm-up ahead of Liverpool’s meeting with Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. The Spaniard was initially selected to start the match alongside Fabinho and Jordan Henderson in the middle of the park for the Reds.

Thiago, who has registered 20 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions so far this season, was eventually forced to miss out after he suffered a knock during his pre-match warm-up.

He was spotted in floods of tears shortly before kick-off after he was replaced by Naby Keita in midfield, with Harvey Elliott coming onto the bench.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was seen attempting to console Thiago in a bid to ease his visible disappointment at being ruled out of the match at such short notice.

It remains to be seen whether he will be sidelined for any length of time as a result of his injury, the severity of which is yet to be confirmed.

Thiago only returned to full training earlier this month after recovering from a previous hip problem, but it is not yet known whether or not the two injuries are related.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp underlined his desire to keep Thiago fit after the midfielder played a starring role in their recent victory over Norwich City at Anfield.

“Thiago with his passing, really fresh, really relaxed, full of confidence, that helped as well,” the German coach told reporters.

“He is a good player, we just have to make sure we can keep him fit.”

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