Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold required medical care after suffering an injury during the match. — Reuters
Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury overshadowed Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League victory against Aston Villa at home on Saturday. The English defender was substituted in the first half due to a concern deemed 'serious' by manager Arne Slot. Alexander-Arnold exited the field clutching his right hamstring in the 25th minute of the game, which propelled Liverpool to a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings.
The 26-year-old was included in the England squad for their upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. However, Slot expressed doubts about Alexander-Arnold's availability for those games. 'It's hard to gauge the severity, but it's always serious when a player is taken off in the first half. Not because I didn't like him, but because he requested it himself,' Slot told reporters. 'He didn't ask to be substituted because he was tired; he did so because he felt something. That's not a positive sign, but it's always challenging to determine the exact issue immediately after the match. Let's wait and see.'
'I would be surprised if we see him playing for the England national team this week, but hopefully he can,' Slot added. Liverpool, who resume their campaign at Southampton on November 24, face a demanding schedule with a Champions League clash against Real Madrid followed by league encounters with Manchester City and Newcastle United.
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