Liverpool’s 2-0 triumph over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium was slightly overshadowed by an injury to Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The 26-year-old was forced off the pitch around the 70-minute mark, appearing to suffer from a thigh issue. Conor Bradley stepped in to replace him for the remainder of the match.
Despite Liverpool securing all three points, concerns now shift to the defender’s fitness ahead of their next fixture.
With the Reds set to host Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday, Alexander-Arnold faces a tight recovery window.
Although Liverpool have five days before the crucial clash at Anfield, his participation has now been cast into doubt by head coach Arne Slot.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Liverpool head coach Slot said: “He asked me if he could come off and then he went down. He felt something.
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“I can’t tell you exactly what it is because it is only now an hour after it happened but it is never a good sign if the player is asking for a substitution. I would be surprised if he plays on Thursday but let’s hope he is back as soon as possible.”
Slot’s comments suggest that while the extent of the injury is still unclear, the immediate concern is significant enough to cast doubt over Alexander-Arnold’s availability for the midweek fixture.
Liverpool supporters will be hoping for positive news as the team continues its pursuit of silverware.
