Trent Alexander-Arnold is anticipated to be out of action for approximately two weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during Liverpool’s victory against Aston Villa. This development exacerbates Lee Carsley’s selection challenges for England’s Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
The Liverpool defender experienced discomfort in the first half of Saturday’s Premier League encounter and, although his absence is not expected to be prolonged, he will miss England’s upcoming fixtures in Greece on Thursday and at home against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday.
Alexander-Arnold might be available for Liverpool’s Premier League trip to Southampton following the international break, having swiftly exited the field to avoid a more severe injury. Liverpool are set to face Real Madrid in the Champions League and Manchester City in the Premier League in the week following the visit to St Mary’s Stadium.
Carsley could also face the absence of key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jack Grealish for his final games as England’s interim manager. Rice, nursing a broken toe, and Saka, after a robust challenge from Marc Cucurella, were substituted during Chelsea’s draw with Arsenal on Sunday. Grealish was included in the squad despite not having played for Manchester City since October 20.
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