Liverpool suffer an injury scare as Thiago Alcantara goes off holding his hamstring

There are damage doubts over Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara after he was subbed off after 50 minutes within the Reds’ Premier League opener at Craven Cottage.

The 31-year-old has grow to be a key a part of Jurgen Klopp‘s facet and performed 39 video games throughout all competitions final season.

He additionally went off injured in his final Premier League sport in opposition to Wolves on the finish of final season.

It comes after the Liverpool boss spoke earlier than the sport about damage points on the membership. He mentioned: ‘Pre-season was actually good however over the 5 weeks, it’s not the entire group, however we’ve too many accidents now. 

‘We’re prepared for the sport in the present day however we’d like the boys to come back again sooner somewhat than later, that’d be useful – aside from that, nothing unfavorable.’

The Reds are presently with out Naby Keita, Ibrahima Konate, Curtis Jones, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kostas Tsimikas and Diogo Jota in a rising damage listing.

Liverpool suffered related damage issues  within the 2020/21 season, the place severe accidents to Virgil van Dijk and Fabinho diminished Liverpool to their solely end exterior of the highest two previously 4 seasons.

Fulham are presently holding their very own with the FA Cup Champions, with the rating stage at 2-2 at Craven Cottage. 

The Reds shall be hoping to enhance on in the present day’s efficiency as they appear to problem for the Premier League title.