Thiago sustained a calf issue during last weekend’s Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Anfield and is set to miss Saturday’s trip to Brentford.

Liverpool have made a decent start to the new Premier League season, winning two out of the three games they have played so far.

Head coach Luis Enrique’s decision to start Alvaro Morata over in-form Gerard Moreno proved costly as La Roja frustrated in a goalless draw against Sweden.

The Brazilian has played a lot of matches as a centre-back for the Reds this season due to the injuries suffered by their defenders.

Firmino scored a double as Liverpool trounced Manchester United 4-2 in the Premier League on Thursday night.

Sadio Mane scored on the half hour mark to open the scoring. Thiago Alcantara scored his first goal for Liverpool in the dying minutes to seal the three points for Jurgen Klopp’s...

While backing the English international, he also insists that Thiago Alcantara will show his best form next season.