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Trent Alexander-Arnold Injury Update: Relief for Liverpool Fans

Liverpool’s vice-captain, Trent Alexander-Arnold, suffered an injury setback in Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League round-of-16 clash against Paris Saint-Germain. However, fresh reports suggest the damage may not be as severe as initially feared.

Concern as Alexander-Arnold Limps Off

The 26-year-old started against PSG but was forced to withdraw in the 72nd minute after an awkward landing while attempting a challenge. Alexander-Arnold appeared to be in visible discomfort, requiring treatment on the sidelines. A stretcher was brought out, but he managed to walk off the pitch unaided, albeit gingerly.

Jarell Quansah replaced him for the remainder of the match, with Liverpool ultimately bowing out of the competition. Given the nature of the incident, initial concerns pointed towards a potentially long-term absence.

Arne Slot, addressing the media after the game, provided a sobering update on the defender’s immediate availability.

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“With Trent, he had to come off. That’s never a good sign,” Slot admitted in his post-match press conference.

“And from what I heard from people that saw the images or how he got injured, that didn’t look very good. So I would be surprised if he is available for Sunday.”

Alexander-Arnold’s withdrawal means he will miss the upcoming Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley, a blow to Liverpool’s hopes of securing silverware this season.

Fresh Reports Offer Encouragement

Despite initial fears, reports from the Daily Mail suggest that the injury is not as severe as many had anticipated. While the right-back will be absent for Sunday’s final, there is hope that he could return to action before the season concludes.

“Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle, but no serious damage has been suffered, and it is hoped he can still play again this season,” Lewis Steele reported.

Alexander-Arnold’s slow exit from the field and immediate tunnel departure raised alarms. However, scans reportedly confirm that while the injury is significant enough to rule him out in the short term, it is not the worst-case scenario some feared.

What This Means for Liverpool’s Run-In

Liverpool are still competing on multiple fronts, and Alexander-Arnold’s absence, even if temporary, leaves a gap in both defence and midfield. His ability to dictate play from deep and provide creative impetus is integral to Slot’s system.

The positive news is that there is no indication of long-term ligament damage. As Steele noted:

“Ankle injuries can look worse than they are in the first hours as it is difficult to walk on them, so it could settle quickly and be better than many fear. But it did not look good as Alexander-Arnold headed straight down the tunnel.

“It was feared he had also suffered a knee injury in the fall, but it looks like this has been avoided. While it is too soon to put any timescale on his recovery, it appears the injury is not as bad as some worried.”

Liverpool will await further medical assessments, but the expectation is that Alexander-Arnold could return in the coming weeks rather than months. With crucial Premier League fixtures ahead and an FA Cup campaign still in play, his recovery timeline will be closely monitored.

For now, the priority remains ensuring the England international does not rush back too soon and risk aggravating the issue further.