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Gini Wijnaldum looks likely to depart Liverpool at the end of the season as it stands, but Thiago Alcantara's recent comments on the Dutchman show he will be missed both on and off the pitch at Anfield if he does leave.

Wijnaldum has contributed 21 goals and 16 assists in his five seasons on Merseyside including a crucial brace that helped fire Liverpool past Barcelona in their unforgettable Champions League semi-final comeback two years ago.



The Liverpool hierarchy's contract offer to the player, whose current deal expires in June, is said to fall short of what he feels he is worth and Barcelona are lurking with intent.



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Losing Wijnaldum will be a blow to Liverpool for many reasons and not least, given their fitness woes this season, his dependability.

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While Liverpool have multiple leaders within the dressing room, clearly Wijnaldum's absence will be felt should he depart for Barca at the end of the season.