Trent Alexander-Arnold Suffers Ankle Injury, Might Miss Carabao Cup

In a surprising turn of events, Liverpool bowed out of the UEFA Champions League after losing at home to Paris Saint-Germain. The English league leaders lost on penalties in the second leg of their Round of 16 match-up. The defeat not only ended the Reds’ European run for the season but also saw right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold limp off the field due to an injury. With a Carabao Cup final on the horizon for Arne Slot’s men, Liverpool fans have voiced their concerns about the availability of the English defender for said match.

Here’s everything you need to know regarding Arnold’s latest ailment.

How did Trent Alexander-Arnold get injured?

Trent Alexander-Arnold reportedly sustained an ankle injury during his side’s 1-0 defeat to PSG in the UCL.

The unfortunate incident occurred in the second half of the said match. With 70 minutes on the clock, he launched into a sliding tackle to retrieve the ball from PSG’s Vitinha. Although he failed at the attempt, the 26-year-old right back ended up twisting his ankle in the process. Alexander-Arnold unable to continue due to the injury. Head coach Arne Slot introduced Jarell Quansah in his stead in the 73rd minute.

Regarding his player’s condition, Slot noted in a post-match interview that Arnold seems unlikely to make the squad for the upcoming Carabao Cup final. “[Trent] had to come off. That’s never a good sign,” Slot said. “And from what I heard from people that saw the images or how he got injured, it did not look very good. So I would be surprised if he is available for Sunday,” the Dutch tactician conveyed, as per ESPN.

At the time of writing, it remains unclear as to how long Trent Alexander-Arnold will spend on the sidelines. However, further medical tests on his ankle should provide fans with more information about Arnold in the coming days. Liverpool will face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, hoping to secure their first trophy of the season.

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