LIVERPOOL, England — Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold, the team’s right-back, will be absent from this weekend’s English League Cup final against Newcastle United due to a significant ankle injury. This news comes as a disappointment to Liverpool fans and the team as they prepare for the crucial match.
However, there is some positive news regarding Ibrahima Konate. The central defender is expected to be available for the final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. He was set to return to training on Friday after being substituted during extra time in the recent Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain. The match concluded with Liverpool advancing to the quarterfinals following a penalty shootout victory. Manager Slot suggested that fatigue was likely the reason behind Konate’s substitution.
Alexander-Arnold was forced to leave the field during the second half of the match against PSG earlier this week. The injury seems to be severe as the England international is facing a prolonged recovery process. “Trent is indeed not available,” stated Slot during a Friday news conference. “He’s still to be assessed for how long it’s going to take, but we do expect him back by the end of the season.”
In light of Alexander-Arnold’s absence, Slot is considering alternative options for Sunday’s game. Jarell Quansah and Wataru Endo are being considered, and Curtis Jones has also been highlighted as a potential replacement for the crucial right-back position.
