Liverpool handed Thiago injury boost ahead of Cardiff FA Cup fixture

Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has returned to full training according to reports.

The Spaniard last played for the Reds back in December, lasting 89 minutes in a 3-1 win over Newcastle United.

A hip injury has kept Thiago out of action since then but The Athletic have reported that he is back in full training.

The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich midfielder has struggled to stay fit since making the move to the Premier League in 2020.

He has been restricted to eight Premier League starts this season and featured in the UEFA Champions League three times, only starting one game.

Jurgen Klopp's side take on Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday at Anfield, though the game may be too soon for him to start.

In the third round, Klopp opted to hand opportunities to Conor Bradley, Elijah Dixon-Bonner, Tyler Morton, Kaide Gordon and Max Woltman.

And Sunday's fixture could be the perfect time to give transfer deadline day signing Luis Diaz a debut.