Thiago crying as injury had him miss EFL Cup final

Thiago Alcantara

could not make it to the

squad for their battle against

in the EFL Cup final as he sustained an injury when getting ready for the game in the warm-up.

The Spain international was then replaced by

Naby Keita

and Keita’s position is going to be filled by Harvey Elliott among the substitutes.

The Reds midfielder, who was seen crying on the bench, has been on a rich vein of form for Liverpool, especially during their thumping 6-0 victory over

on Wednesday before Jordan Henderson replaced him to make sure he stays fit for Sunday’s final against the Blues.

It was also confirmed that Diogo Jota came to the bench after being out of action for their victories over Norwich City and Leeds United as he picked up a knock when they were facing Inter in the Champions League in February.

Thomas Tuchel also named Romelu Lukaku on the bench, whereas Chelsea chose Edouard Mendy before Kepa Arrizabalaga in goal.

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