Thiago Alcantara adds to Liverpool injury woes after suffering hamstring strain

HAMSTRING: Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara faces a spell on the sidelines. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Scans have confirmed Liverpool midfielder has Thiago Alcantara suffered a hamstring strain, it is understood.

The Spain international will now face a spell on the sidelines but the club are hoping the problem is not serious and he could return to action within weeks.