Thiago Alcantara has just confirmed reluctant Liverpool truth Jurgen Klopp can't ignore

Thiago Alcantara’s injury misery continues after Jurgen Klopp confirmed the Spaniard has suffered a second setback on his attempt to return after hip surgery.

The Spaniard hasn’t started for the Reds since the start of February because of the long-running issue, and while he would return to make four substitute appearances in April, it was decided that he would miss the end of last season to undergo surgery.

Although he returned to team training in August, the 32-year-old would suffer a setback that Klopp confirmed at the time would keep him out until after the September international break. But still yet to return, the German confirmed earlier this week that a second issue has kept the veteran on the sidelines.

“It’s just, for him (Thiago) especially, it’s annoying," said Klopp. "He's now had two setbacks in the rehab. Not massive but enough to take him off the pitch again.

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“Obviously not the same injury, not at all, but a bit similar… That’s how it is after long-term injuries from time-to-time.

“I don’t know, I will not put pressure on that (his return). If they (Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic) will be back after the international break, we will see. Hopefully, it would be cool."

Clearly, Liverpool don’t want to rush Thiago back at risk of further injury, with the midfielder having regularly suffered such issues throughout his career.

Limited to 11 appearances this calendar year, 2023 is certainly proving to be a year to forget for the Spaniard. Meanwhile, his return of 28 appearances last season, 22 of which