Trent Alexander-Arnold sivussa Liigacupin finaalista – Liverpoolin puolustaja jättää tärkeän ottelun väliin

Liverpool must face Newcastle on Sunday in the League Cup final without Trent Alexander-Arnold, who acts as the substitute for the captaincy. The head coach, Arne Slot, confirmed the 26-year-old right back’s unavailability due to a recent injury, which would have made it impossible for him to dress for the technically demanding match at Wembley.

Ankle injury dropped Alexander-Arnold from the lineup.

Alexander-Arnold destabilized his ankle after taking on a tight turn against Paris Saint Germain in the second leg of the Champions League last-16 match played. Although the confrontation had barely entered its last 10 minutes, the drama it produced was top grade—ascending to a climax with two penalty shootouts that eliminated Liverpool from the competition.

The injury obviously occurred at a sad time for the club. The fan base is on edge, for the French side must return to Anfield instead of going through the Mersey Tunnels. This means that a goal has been missed in general play and only set plays may allow Liverpool to penetrate effectively, where the light puzzle pieces have fallen back into blue and red again.

This week we anticipate that Alexander-Arnold may again be under serious consideration for leaving the club in the summer when his current contract runs out.