Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inability to be selected has delivered Liverpool a serious blow ahead of their Carabao Cup final match against Chelsea at the end of the month.
On February 25, the first major trophy of the season will be up for grabs at Wembley. Both sides have distinct goals in mind going into this matchup.
While the Blues may only have one opportunity to win a trophy this season, the Reds are hoping to strive for a quadruple.
Jurgen Klopp has suffered a blow ahead of the championship game as Alexander-Arnold is ruled out due to injury, according to the Guardian.
The right-back was substituted off the pitch after 45 minutes of Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Burnley because to discomfort in the same knee that he had torn a lateral ligament in the FA Cup triumph against Arsenal on 7 January.
Following the victory, Klopp gave an explanation, saying that the defender’s studs got caught in the pitch, aggravating the injury.
Given how important an asset Alexander-Arnold is to Klopp’s squad, this is a serious setback for Liverpool. One of the Reds’ greatest creators, the full-back is essential to the team’s strategy. In 29 games this season, the 25-year-old has only managed two goals, but he has also contributed ten assists.
It’s uncertain how long the England star will be sidelined, so in addition to the final, the defender will miss Premier League games against Brentford and Luton Town.
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