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title: "Liverpool: Paul Joyce confirms Thiago suffered a tight hamstring"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Liverpool Football Club"
published: "2022-02-28T09:05:56Z"
modified: "2022-02-28T09:05:56Z"
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# Liverpool: Paul Joyce confirms Thiago suffered a tight hamstring

**Liverpool midfielder Thiago was ruled out of the Reds’ Carabao Cup final triumph over Chelsea because of a tight hamstring, according to reliable journalist Paul Joyce.**

### The Lowdown: Thiago suffers cup final heartache

Jurgen Klopp’s side secured a memorable triumph at Wembley on Sunday, beating the Blues 11-10 on penalties following a goalless draw after 120 minutes.

However, Thiago played no part in the game despite being named in the initial starting line-up, only to incur an injury during the warm-up.

The Spaniard was [seen in tears](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/carabao-cup-final-late-injury-to-tearful-thiago-alcantara-left-liverpools-middle-exposed-zgvpvsvfc) on the touchline as the match got underway, leading to immediate concern regarding the severity of the issue.

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### The Latest: Joyce confirms extent of Thiago’s injury

According to [The Times](https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/carabao-cup-final-late-injury-to-tearful-thiago-alcantara-left-liverpools-middle-exposed-zgvpvsvfc)‘ Paul Joyce, Thiago suffered a ‘tight hamstring’ which deemed him unable to take part in the match.

Instead, Naby Keita took his place in midfield and [largely did well](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2022/02/chelsea-0-0-liverpool-10-11-pens-player-ratings/).

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### The Verdict: Could be worse

In truth, this update could certainly have been worse, for instance if it were a torn hamstring leading to a long spell on the sidelines.

However, it is still a worry for Liverpool ahead of a huge run of fixtures, with Thiago’s [fitness issues](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/verletzungen/spieler/60444) always a problem throughout his career and Klopp needing to manage him carefully.

He has only made [50 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/thiago/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/60444/verein/31) for the Reds since joining nearly 18 months ago, which speaks volumes about his lack of availability.

***In other news, Liverpool have been linked with a move for a multiple Champions League winner. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-transfer-rumours/liverpool-linked-marco-asensio-transfer/).***