Liverpool have suffered a significant setback ahead of their upcoming Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Trent Alexander-Arnold, a key player in Jurgen Klopp’s team, will be unavailable for selection. The match, which will take place on 25 February at Wembley, presents an opportunity for both teams to secure their first major trophy of the season. However, while Liverpool aims to continue their pursuit of a quadruple, Chelsea sees this as their sole chance for silverware in the current campaign. This news comes from a report by the Guardian, which states that Alexander-Arnold will be sidelined due to injury. The right-back, who had already suffered a lateral ligament tear in his knee during the FA Cup victory against Arsenal on 7 January, was forced off the pitch after 45 minutes in Liverpool’s recent 3-1 win over Burnley. Klopp explained that the injury was aggravated when Alexander-Arnold’s studs got caught in the pitch. The extent of his absence remains uncertain, but it is a major blow for Liverpool considering his importance to the team. Not only is he a reliable defender, but he is also a key contributor in their attacking play, having scored two goals and provided 10 assists in 29 appearances this season. In addition to the cup final, Alexander-Arnold’s absence will also be felt in upcoming Premier League matches against Brentford and Luton Town.
According to the Source caughtoffside.com