England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss the international break after suffering a hamstring injury for Liverpool during Saturday’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
The 26-year-old will miss England’s Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland during the break, adding to Lee Carsley’s injury list.
Despite the setback, scan results have indicated that the injury is less severe than initially feared and that Trent should return to action shortly after the international break.
Trent Hamstring Injury Update
The injury occurred during the first half of Liverpool’s win over Aston Villa on Saturday night, when Alexander-Arnold pulled up with pain in his right hamstring.
In a move that may have prevented further damage, he quickly signalled to be substituted and left the field. Conor Bradley, himself just returning from injury, stepped in to replace him.
Trent Alexander-Arnold set to be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. Avoided more serious damage by coming off early against Aston Villa. Not ruled out of Southampton on Nov 24 ahead of Real Madrid [Nov 27] and Man City [Dec 1] games. More @TimesSport
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Liverpool fans and staff alike are hopeful this precaution will enable him to recover without complications, especially with crucial matches ahead.
After the game, Trent expressed optimism, confident that asking for a substitution at the first sign of pain was the right call. His current hamstring issue follows a series of injuries that the defender has been managing.
According to Mail Sport, he has been receiving pre-match injections and playing through pain to aid Liverpool, stemming from an injury sustained with the England squad in Finland.
Although no definitive timeline for his return has been set, Trent remains hopeful that he’ll be fit to face Southampton away on November 24.
Liverpool’s following games against Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City on December 1 are top priorities for both the club and the player, but his recovery will be carefully managed to ensure a full return to fitness.
Liverpool’s Growing Injury List
Liverpool’s injury concerns extend beyond Alexander-Arnold, with key players such as goalkeeper Alisson, midfielder Harvey Elliott, and forwards Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa also facing recovery periods.
Chiesa, who was signed in the summer transfer window, has been especially affected by injury setbacks since his move, but he is expected to return to full training sessions following the international break.
Alexander-Arnold’s potential availability for Liverpool’s upcoming matches is a significant boost for manager Arne Slot, whose team will face pivotal games in both the Champions League and the Premier League title race.
With the packed winter schedule, Liverpool are hoping for positive news on all fronts as they strive to keep their squad at full strength.
As Trent focuses on recovery, England manager Lee Carsley will need to adjust his plans for the Greece and Ireland fixtures, while Liverpool fans await the return of one of their most influential players.
