The Liverpool squad recently gathered for their annual team photoshoot at the AXA training centre, with one supporter noticing a “wholesome” moment occurring after the event.
@SamuelLFC tweeted a screenshot of an ‘Inside Liverpool’ episode showing injured star Thiago Alcantara giving fellow sidelined teammate Harvey Elliott a ride back on a golf cart.
Thiago giving Harvey a lift back after the team photo, so wholesome. pic.twitter.com/cAdJLP38Ho
— Samuel (@SamueILFC) September 30, 2021
The teenager had arrived for the shoot on crutches after having suffering a long-term injury in the Reds’ 3-0 victory over Leeds United early in September.
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It was a major blow at the time to lose the No.67, particularly given his remarkable start to the campaign, beating out the likes of Curtis Jones and Naby Keita to a spot in the starting-XI.
Given the nature of the injury, however, the good news is that we’re likely to see the young Englishman grace the pitch once again this term – provided that there are no complications in the process of recovery.
In the meantime, the vacancy has highlighted the talents of 20-year-old Jones – not to forget Keita either – with the Academy graduate having notably excelled in the 5-1 demolition of Porto midweek.