Reliable reporter Pearce has now confirmed that although there are no results from a scan just yet, Liverpool are confident that Alexander-Arnold has escaped serious injury. The Athletic journalist adds that Slot substituting the defender has hopefully limited the damage, while he's also been playing with painkilling injections in recent weeks.

Virgil van Dijk was left in disbelief at Villa counterpart Pau Torres’ efforts to win a penalty off Ryan Gravenberch during the clash at Anfield. The Spaniard had run into the Dutch midfielder before throwing himself to the floor theatrically in search of a spot-kick, while also catching Gravenberch in the face.

With Liverpool already without starting goalkeeper Alisson Becker, first choice striker Diogo Jota, and promising young midfielder Harvey Elliott due to injuries, the enforced removal of Trent Alexander-Arnold on the weekend against Aston Villa due to injury was concerning.

Liverpool have been left relieved after scans on Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out any serious injury. The defender exited the weekend win over Aston Villa with a hamstring issue, with reports suggesting that the decision to withdraw him early helped avoid further damage.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has avoided a serious hamstring problem after being replaced early against Aston Villa on Saturday

Liverpool Receive Huge Trent Alexander-Arnold Boost Ahead of International Break written on November 11, 2024 by Ben Pescod. This article is about Featured, Featured Article, Liverpool FC Articles, Liverpool FC News,

Arne Slot fears Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained a serious injury in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa and said he would be surprised if his vice-captain is fit enough to play for England this week.