Liverpool boss Klopp has 'no idea' about Thiago return date | OneFootball

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits it is unclear when midfielder Thiago Alcantara will be fit.

The Spaniard was a summer signing from Bayern Munich who showed promise early in the season.

But he has been out since October 17 after the Merseyside derby with an injury.

The problem may be worse than initially feared, according to Klopp.

"Thiago is not in team training yet," the German told reporters after his team's win over Leicester City in the Premier League.

"When will he be in team training? I don't know. We will see.

"I'm as surprised as the public.

"In the morning I come in, we have a medical meeting and they tell me 'yes he is in, he is not'.

"I know it's not too far any more [for Thiago], but I have no idea."

Asked if Thiago could face Atalanta on Wednesday, Klopp added: "It would be great if he could, but then he would have three days training and then play a Champions League game.

"It's not the ideal situation. We have to see how we do it.

"I have in the moment no idea how we do it, but I can sleep at least three times and then we will see."