Liverpool will wrap up their season on Sunday when they host Wolves at Anfield, and it’ll be a bittersweet day for the Reds faithful.
Liverpool are now guaranteed to finish third in the Premier League table this season, so the pressure is off for the hosts.
However, with it being Jurgen Klopp’s last game in charge of the Reds – and at Anfield too – it will be an emotional occasion for the home contingent.
And it’s not just Klopp who’s leaving Liverpool – Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip will also departing Anfield when the season ends.
Klopp, speaking at his final pre-match press conference in charge of the Reds, had some very kind things to say about both players.
Speaking specifically about Thiago, Klopp said the £25million man is “one of the best” players he has even seen on the ball.
The Liverpool boss also hinted that the 33-year-old could get a runout on Sunday, saying he’s been looking good in training.
What has Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said in detail about Thiago Alcantara?
“In a parallel world, I would have loved to see the career without injuries,” Klopp told the Liverpool media team of the “world-class” Thiago.
“He is, I’m not sure the best, but definitely one of the best I ever saw. He can do things, I’m not sure before that I thought were possible. He is in control of absolutely everything on the pitch.
“Unfortunately, the body didn’t play exactly a part. But he is in a good way, he looked really good yesterday and I’m sure he will want to give it a try again.”
Thiago Alcantara will hope for Liverpool send-off on the pitch
It’s a real shame how things have worked out for Thiago at Liverpool. When fit, he is absolutely unplayable. However, injuries have unfortunately held him back.
Thiago has only featured once this season, getting five minutes under his belt against Arsenal back in February.
It would be good to see the Spain international end his Liverpool career with a cameo against Wolves at the very least.
And judging by Klopp’s comments, there seems to be a good chance we’ll see Thiago on the pitch on Sunday.