Liverpool suffered a major injury ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 tie with Real Madrid.

The Reds have endured a difficult season plagued by injury problems and poor form.

Saturday’s disappointing 1-0 loss to Bournemouth saw the club drop six points from a top four finish, albeit with a game against fourth-placed Tottenham, while Jurgen Klopp’s side have long been knocked out of both domestic competitions of Cup.

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes are also on the line as the club suffered a 5-2 loss to Real in the first leg of the round of 16.

On Wednesday, Klopp’s men travel to the Santiago Bernabeu hoping to score at least three unanswered goals to level the score. Although it seems an unlikely feat, Liverpool may have received an injury bonus that could help their cause.

Liverpool gave injuries a boost

Thiago Alcantara was in a race against time to recover from Liverpool’s second leg against Real.

The Spanish midfielder suffered a hip flexor injury in training in February.
However, on Monday night Thiago posted a video of himself stretching his arms and upper body with resistance bands at the gym.

Of course, it remains uncertain whether the former Barcelona star is fit enough to return to Liverpool’s squad for the club’s Champions League fixture. Thiago has been one of many injury absentees from Liverpool this season. The Reds have seen a number of behind-the-scenes changes over the past year, with the club’s medical service coming under fire due to the frequent injuries suffered by the team.

Club doctor Jim Moxon left the Reds in August and high staff turnover created a difficult situation.

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DEAL OF THE CENTRY: Liverpool and Man City battling for 18yrs Barcelona star after court’s ruling sparks incredible opening

A Spanish judge’s decision has left Barcelona in turmoil and would have opened up the possibility for Liverpool or Man City to sign one of their superstars without having to pay a fee.

Barcelona’s financial problems have been well documented lately. As a result, La Liga president Javier Tebas has ordered the Spanish giants to cut around €200m from his wage bill ahead of next season.

One of Xavi’s players tied to a lucrative new contract was 18-year-old midfielder Gavi.

The teenage superstar won 17 caps for Spain and is already regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world. Along with partner Pedri, Barcelona’s future was believed to be in good hands.

However, according to several reports, including the Times, a recent ruling may have resulted in the cancellation of Gavi’s latest contract.

According to Forbes, Gavi’s contract – signed in September – has been suspended. The outlet said: “The commercial court in Barcelona has lifted the interim measure that forced LaLiga to register Gavi’s new deal.”

According to the report, the action was taken because Barcelona filed their complaint after a deadline.

Gavi’s contract included a staggering €1bn release clause and pushed his salary up to around £135,000 a week. However, he has now returned to his youth contract and would be available for free again at the end of the season.

The Times specifically name Liverpool and Man City as ready to step in if Gavi decides enough is enough in Catalonia.

Both clubs are believed to have a long-term interest in the Spaniard and the latest verdict could be the opening they need to win Gavi from Camp Nou.

As it stands, Gavi can still play for Xavi in ​​the Barcelona first team. However, he is now considered a youth team player and Barcelona may not be able to sign a new contract if LaLiga refuses to ratify a contract before losing his salary.

Gavi has already shown that he has the resources to make a big impact in any club’s midfield. He won the prestigious Golden Boy award in 2022, an award given to the best player in European football under the age of 21.

The ability to capture such a generational talent early in his career without having to pay a fee is an opportunity that rarely comes along.