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Klopp makes U-turn on Arthur after considering ending Liverpool loan early

Liverpool signed Arthur Melo in the final hours of the summer window after encountering a midfield injury crisis, but the Brazilian has too been struggling with fitness issues

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Arthur Melo will remain with Liverpool for the entirety of the season.

The Reds boss was forced to make a move for the Juventus midfielder, as the club’s injury crisis left them with a dearth of options in the middle of the park. Klopp had insisted that his side would avoid bringing in new players in the final weeks of the window until accepting further reinforcements were required.

A deadline day move for Arthur came somewhat out of the blue, with Liverpool managing to strike an agreement to bring the Brazilian international to Anfield on a season-long loan. However, with a cruel tinge of irony, the signing that was made to combat injuries has seen his time in English football stunted by them.

In total, he has played just 13 minutes since arriving from Turin and is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines with a significant thigh injury that will require surgery. It means that the 26-year-old will be out until at least 2023, with his chances of making a significant impact increasing on a weekly basis.

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