Jurgen Klopp from Juventus on Transfer Deadline Day to help bolster the Reds' depleted midfield department. But the 26-year-old's impact has been virtually non-existent as he's only managed to complete 13 minutes in a Liverpool shirt this season with the club languishing in 10th place in the Premier League.
It had already been reported that Liverpool were considering ending the Brazilian's loan spell early following his lacklustre input in Klopp's side thus far.
The Anfield boss had allegedly become frustrated with Melo's easy-going attitude. ALSO READ: People are only just realising why Trent Alexander-Arnold wears No66 for Liverpool And Melo was dealt another blow on Saturday after he was ruled out of action with an injury that will keep him sidelined for up to four months.
Klopp revealed the midfielder was left out of Liverpool's 2-0 Champions League win over Rangers due to the health problem, and will now need surgery.It's not ideal news for the Reds going into their Premier League match against Arsenal on Sunday, when his contribution could've been needed.
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