Arnold, Liverpool defender ruled out for a few weeks

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9-01-2024, 19:22

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Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a key figure for the club this year; a three-week injury could rule him out of both Carabao Cup semi-final legs, Liverpool's FA Cup fourth round tie and a league trip to Bournemouth, live on Sky Sports

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out for "a few weeks" with a minor knee ligament tear.

Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders confirmed the news ahead of the club's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Fulham on Wednesday.

Alexander-Arnold, who has been pivotal for Liverpool this season in a hybrid right-back and midfield role, is set to be sidelined for around three weeks, which rules him out of both semi-final legs against Fulham, a league trip to Bournemouth, and the club's FA Cup fourth round tie against Norwich or Bristol Rovers.

The defender may also be a doubt for Liverpool's home clash against Chelsea on January 31, as well as a crucial title race trip to Arsenal on February 4.
"Trent hyperextended his knee during the last game [against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round]," says Ljinders.