Liverpool fear that star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a serious injury in Saturday’s 2-0 win vs Aston Villa.
Reds boss Arne Slot confirmed in his post-match press conference that he fears the worst for the player, whose Anfield contract expires at the end of the season.
The Liverpool vice-captain limped off in the first half with what looked like a hamstring issue, making him a serious doubt for England during the upcoming international break.
Pay attention to Trent Alexander-Arnold on tracking back, this could have been the point in which the suspected injury was to his hamstring or even not long after.
In this clip when the attacking phase ends his visibly holding the right hamstring in some discomfort. #LFC pic.twitter.com/xEre1QP3qy
— FPL Alex Arnold (@FPLAlexArnold) November 10, 2024
Trent Alexander-Arnold Injury Update
Slot told the press:
“It is difficult to say how serious it is but it is always serious if a player goes out in the first half. Not because I didn’t like him but he asked for it himself, he asked for it because he felt something.
“So that is first of all not a good sign. It is always difficult so close after the game to tell you exactly what it is but let’s wait and see. I would be surprised if we will see him playing for the England national team this week but hopefully he can.”
Alexander-Arnold missed almost the whole month of September in 2023 with a hamstring injury and this could be an unfortunate reoccurrence – but the timing, coming right before club football breaks off, will allow the club to complete a full diagnosis.
If the player is set for an extended period on the sidelines, it couldn’t come at a worse time for Liverpool – who are gearing up to face Real Madrid in the Champions League before the end of the month.
According to the best football betting sites, Madrid (9/2) are the second favourites to win the competition and Liverpool (6/1) aren’t far behind so this promises to be an intriguing match-up.
More clarity on Alexander-Arnold’s situation is expected to come over the coming days as team doctors get a proper look at his injury, but the signs don’t look positive so far.
