Thiago of Liverpool is still out for the League Cup match; the club is thinking of Diaz
October 31, Liverpool, England (Reuters) – Assistant manager Pep Lijnders stated that Thiago Alcantara will not be available for Wednesday’s League Cup match against Bournemouth. He also mentioned that Luis Diaz is on the club’s mind following the kidnapping of his parents in Colombia on Saturday.
The team honoured Diaz, who was absent from Sunday’s 3-0 home victory over Nottingham Forest, by raising the forward’s No. 7 shirt in the air when Jota scored the game’s opening goal.
Colombian authorities are still looking for Diaz’s father, who was abducted, despite the fact that Diaz’s mother has been found.
“We knew that Lucho (Diaz) is a phenomenal player. On Tuesday, Lijnders told reporters, “But then you see him in the building and he’s the one who always smiles so we really care about him.” Since there are many things beyond our control, we try to support him as much as we can right now.
“One of us is Lucho. It was a kind gesture to raise the shirt for him; he is aware of our support’, Lijnders continued. “The stadium’s response was particularly noteworthy; the entire fan base is supporting him. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is our motto.
The 32-year-old Thiago’s hip injury, which has kept him out of action since April, is still preventing him from fully training with Liverpool’s first team.
We mourn Thiago. I must admit, I really miss him,” Lijnders remarked. “Can you picture Thiago Alcantara in the middle with our new players and our midfield? Leading the others, his journey, his passing, his movement
“He will take some time, but we truly miss him. He won’t be accessible. He’s an amazing guy and a phenomenal professional. We anticipate having him back soon.”
Lijnders stated that the injury of the adaptable Stefan Bajcetic prevented him from playing in the fourth round match at the Vitality Stadium, but he was excited about fellow midfielder Curtis Jones’ impending return from a three-game suspension.
“Curtis, yeah, he trained yesterday, and how Curtis is, full of energy,” he replied. “Really happy how he’s playing for the team and that he’s available.”
Colombian authorities are still looking for Diaz’s father, who was abducted, despite the fact that Diaz’s mother has been found.
“We knew that Lucho (Diaz) is a phenomenal player. On Tuesday, Lijnders told reporters, “But then you see him in the building and he’s the one who always smiles so we really care about him.” Since there are many things beyond our control, we try to support him as much as we can right now.
“One of us is Lucho. It was a kind gesture to raise the shirt for him; he is aware of our support’, Lijnders continued. “The stadium’s response was particularly noteworthy; the entire fan base is supporting him. ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ is our motto.
Because of his hip injury, which has sidelined him since April, Thiago, 32, is still unable to fully train with Liverpool’s first team.
We remember Thiago. I really do miss him, I have to admit,” Lijnders said. “With our new players and our midfield, can you see Thiago Alcantara in the middle? His movement, his journey, his passing, leading the others.
Liverpool lost to Manchester City in the fourth round of the 2018–19 League Cup, despite having won a record nine of them.
In the third round last month, they triumphed 3-1 over Leicester City, and Bournemouth defeated Stoke City 2-0.
After ten games, Klopp’s team has 23 points in the Premier League, three points behind leaders Tottenham Hotspur.
Bournemouth is one point above the drop zone in 17th place.
Editing by Ken Ferris; reporting by Lori Ewing
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