Frank Christian
Liverpool is gearing up for an important Premier League clash with Manchester City, but the team is facing injury challenges.
Head coach Arne Slot announced that Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in shape and set to play, which is a relief given the recent injuries plaguing the squad.
Alexander-Arnold had missed three matches due to a hamstring issue but made a return to the bench during Liverpool’s 2-0 Champions League victory over Real Madrid.
However, concerns grew when Conor Bradley sustained a hamstring problem and Ibrahima Konaté also suffered an injury during that match. Alexander-Arnold’s comeback comes at a crucial moment.
Update on Bradley and Konaté’s Injuries
Slot shared further insights regarding Bradley and Konaté, but their statuses for the upcoming match are unclear. “They’re currently under evaluation,” he mentioned.
“It’s never a positive sign when players struggle to walk off the field. We will have to see how they progress leading up to the weekend.”
Arne Slot: “Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit and ready to start against Man City”.
“Konaté and Bradley? They are still being assessed, it’s difficult to see where they are in terms of the injury”. pic.twitter.com/Imr8oAaaC0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 28, 2024
Additionally, Liverpool is keeping an eye on other injured players, including Alisson, Federico Chiesa, Kostas Tsimikas, and Diogo Jota, any of whom may miss Sunday’s match.
Given the growing list of injuries, Alexander-Arnold’s inclusion in the squad is increasingly critical. Joe Gomez may also step in as an alternative for the right-back position if necessary.
Slot indicated that the lineup could see some adjustments, with Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai poised to participate.
As Liverpool approaches a pivotal game, the return of Alexander-Arnold brings a glimmer of hope amid the prevailing uncertainties.
