'Liverpool should sign Thiago for January!' - Klopp jokes as midfielder edges closer to return

Jurgen Klopp hopes to have Thiago Alcantara back in full training next week, and believes the Spaniard could be the ideal 'January signing' for Liverpool.

Thiago has not featured for the Reds since October due to a knee injury, but was pictured outside at the club’s training centre on Thursday, completing a session with rehabilitation fitness coach David Rydings.

The 29-year-old says he is taking his recovery “step by step”, but hinted that he could be ready to return to full training before the end of the year.

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And speaking at a press conference ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace on Saturday, Klopp offered a further update on the situation.