Liverpool’s long wait to have Thiago and Stefan Bajcetic back in action may finally be coming to an end. Jurgen Klopp has been unable to call upon Thiago since April of last year due to a hip injury that required surgery and was followed by setbacks. However, there is hope that Thiago could return to play a part this season. Similarly, Bajcetic, who has featured twice in the 2023/24 season but has been absent from the last 22 games, is also expected to return to training in February.
Assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders confirmed that both players are progressing without complications, but they won’t be ready for the end of this month. A return to full team training will not only benefit Thiago and Bajcetic but the entire squad. However, they will need to adjust and train without any issues before making a competitive appearance. The timeline for their return to competitive action will depend on their fitness, stamina, and how they respond to increasing their workload after a long absence.
The positive news of Thiago and Bajcetic’s potential return contrasts with the recent blow for Trent Alexander-Arnold. It is expected that their returns to training will follow that of Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, who are set to train with the team at the end of this month.
In terms of their recovery progress, Lijnders mentioned that both Robertson and Tsimikas are expected to return to training soon. This news is encouraging for Liverpool as they aim to strengthen their squad for the upcoming matches.
In conclusion, Liverpool fans can look forward to the potential return of Thiago and Bajcetic in the near future. Their recoveries will be closely monitored, and their returns to training will be a significant boost for the team. With patience and proper training, Liverpool hopes to have them back in competitive action by late February or early March.