Frank Christian
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool has received encouraging news regarding the hamstring injury he suffered during the club’s 2-0 victory against Aston Villa on Saturday. He was taken off the pitch early in the match due to feeling discomfort.
Following the incident, he underwent a precautionary scan on Sunday, the results of which reassured Liverpool supporters, indicating that the injury is not as serious as initially thought.
A swift recovery expected for Trent
Reports from various outlets, including The Times, indicate that Alexander-Arnold is likely to recover quickly, possibly only missing “a couple of weeks” of play.
Although he will not participate in the upcoming international fixtures, his time away from club activities might be minimal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold set to be sidelined for a couple of weeks with a hamstring injury. Avoided more serious damage by coming off early against Aston Villa. Not ruled out of Southampton on Nov 24 ahead of Real Madrid [Nov 27] and Man City [Dec 1] games. More @TimesSport
— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) November 11, 2024
He is even a possibility for the November 24 match against Southampton, with the December 1 game against Manchester City being a more probable timeline for his complete return.
Liverpool’s manager, Arne Slot, expressed his relief over the situation, noting that Alexander-Arnold’s early exit from the match was crucial in preventing a more significant injury.
While missing Alexander-Arnold will be challenging, Slot remains optimistic about his squad’s depth, highlighting that backup defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are ready to step up as necessary.
Crucial matches approaching for Liverpool
Should Alexander-Arnold’s recovery proceed as anticipated, he might be back in action for two pivotal matches. Liverpool is set to take on Real Madrid in the Champions League on November 28, followed by a key Premier League match against Manchester City shortly thereafter.
The squad is optimistic that Alexander-Arnold can return for these important fixtures, which could have significant ramifications for their season in both leagues.
As Liverpool moves forward in the coming weeks, they will keep a close eye on Alexander-Arnold’s recovery to prevent any setbacks.
With other players like Alisson and Diogo Jota poised to return post-international break, the team is eager to regain full strength by late November.
