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Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus and is isolating after missing 3-1 Arsenal win

Liverpool have confirmed that Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus and is isolating.

The 29-year-old was absent for Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Arsenal on Monday night and Jurgen Klopp was coy over the problem that kept him out, only saying that he'll be back after the international break.

The club have now announced that he has Covid-19 and has been displaying minor symptoms.

Liverpool have confirmed that Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus
Jurgen Klopp was coy over the reasons of Thaigo's absence for Liverpool's win over Arsenal

Liverpool first-team doctor, Dr Jim Moxon, said: 'It is the choice of each individual whether they reveal publicly the outcome of a Covid-19 test.