Liverpool have suffered a major injury blow as Trent Alexander-Arnold misses the FA Cup final against Chelsea, according to multiple reports.
The 25-year-old right-back also picked up a knee problem and was substituted at half-time in Liverpool’s 3-1 home win against Burnley last weekend. Manager Jurgen Klopp said after the game that Alexander-Arnold’s new injury would be assessed to determine the severity of the problem, with initial reports suggesting he could be out for two months.According to The Telegraph, although no timetable has yet been set, the FA Cup final between Liverpool and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium is too early for Alexander-Arnold.
The England international is optimistic he will be back in time for the Reds’ Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on March 2, eight days before they face champions Manchester City at Anfield, according to the report.Alexander-Arnold is expected to start Liverpool’s next two Premier League games ahead of the EFL Cup final. There are home games against Brentford on Saturday and Luton Town four days later. It remains to be seen whether the versatile defender will return for the FA Cup fifth round tie against Southampton.
Klopp is keen to include Alexander-Arnold in a bid to improve his fitness ahead of United’s crucial away trip. March 10, city.Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for three weeks with a knee injury earlier this year and has since missed three games in all competitions, including Liverpool’s FA Cup semi-final against Fulham. The defender’s latest setback is a major blow for Liverpool and their hopes of a first win of the season as they aim for an unprecedented quadruple.
Alexander-Arnold’s absence means Klopp is likely to use youth star Conor Bradley at right-back, but it is unclear whether he will be available for Saturday’s game against Brentford as he has missed the last two games to mourn his death. of his father. . Bradley, 20, has been a standout performer for Liverpool since the start of the year and was named the club’s Player of the Month for January after scoring a goal and providing five assists in six games in all competitions.Meanwhile, Joe Gomez, who is hoping to bounce back from his performance against Brentford, could be an option to play on the right side of the back four.
