Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool defender ruled out for 'a few weeks' with minor knee ligament tear

Trent Alexander-Arnold, the defender for Liverpool, has recently suffered a small tear in one of his knee ligaments, which has resulted in him being sidelined for a few weeks.

The assistant manager of Liverpool, Pep Lijnders, verified the information before the team's upcoming match in the Carabao Cup semi-finals against Fulham on Wednesday, which will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports.

Alexander-Arnold has played a crucial role for Liverpool this season, mainly as a right-back but also filling in as a midfielder. Unfortunately, he is expected to be out of action for approximately three weeks due to injury. As a result, he will miss both of the team's upcoming matches against Fulham, an important league game against Bournemouth, and a potentially exciting FA Cup fourth-round match against either Norwich or Bristol Rovers.

It's unclear whether the defender will be able to play in Liverpool's upcoming game against Chelsea at home on January 31, as well as their important away match against Arsenal on February 4 that could determine the winner of the championship.

Ljinders states that Trent stretched his knee too far in the previous match against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round.

He has a small rip in the side ligament of his knee and he'll need some time to heal. He got an imaging test and won't be able to play for a couple of weeks. We'll wait and see after that period.

After taking a break, he will hopefully return to his previous performance level. This individual played a vital role in every match, consistently generating opportunities for the team and providing them with excellent adaptability.

"We'll surely feel his absence."

Due to Alexander-Arnold's absence, Conor Bradley, a defender from Northern Ireland, might have the chance to play more for Liverpool. He took on the role of right-back for the final minutes of the team's successful 2-0 victory against Arsenal on Sunday. Bradley is only 20 years old.

According to Liverpool assistant Lijnders, the team boasts a plethora of weapons, which implies that there is no specific player that is indispensable. In the event that Mo Salah is unavailable, Diogo Jota will carry the mantle instead.

What's the number of Liverpool footballers who are currently absent?

In our team, we do not count on a select few players. Unfortunately, we are facing the absence of some crucial members of our leadership circle, including Robb, Trent, and Mo. Their absence is undeniably disappointing because they offer versatility from the rear position and are proficient in passing the ball to our forwards.

In my view, while he possesses great physical ability and skill in making crucial game-changing decisions and precise ball placement, our team possess many other commendable qualities. However, it is undeniable that we must strive to discover fresh, innovative approaches and strategies.

Will Trent Be Fit For Arsenal? Liverpool's Next 6 Games

On January 10th, there will be a soccer match between Fulham and another team in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. This game will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports and it will start at 8pm.

The game begins on 10th January at 7:00pm and will start playing at 8:00pm.

On January 21, Bournemouth will face an away game in the Premier League. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and will start at 4.30pm.

On January 24, the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg game between Fulham and another team will take place at the stadium of Fulham. The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and it will start at 8pm.

On January 27th, there will be a match between Norwich and Bristol Rovers (H) in the FA Cup fourth round. The specific date and time of the match have not yet been announced.

On the 31st of January, Chelsea will be playing at home in a Premier League match that starts at 8:15pm.

On February 4th, Arsenal will be playing away from home in the Premier League. The match will be broadcasted live on Sky Sports, starting at 4:30pm.

Liverpool's Van Dijk Returns; Left-backs Back By Feb

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Liverpool's defence received some good news regarding their injuries, as Virgil van Dijk is set to make a comeback. He had missed their FA Cup victory against Arsenal because he was sick.

In the meantime, Dominik Szoboszlai has returned to gentle physical activity after experiencing issues with his hamstring. However, he will not be able to participate in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Fulham on Wednesday because he is not yet in shape.

Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, who play as left-backs, got hurt in the past few weeks. Robertson had a shoulder injury while Tsimikas got injured in his collarbone region. They are both expected to return to the team by the end of January.

According to Lijnders, it looks like Virgil is making a comeback. After a run on the pitch yesterday, he seems to be in good shape again. Hence, he will be joining the squad soon and has recovered well. Not having to travel to London has definitely played a role in his recovery.

Dom is doing well in his performance on the field, he is running smoothly. However, he will not be available for tomorrow's game.

Next up is Robbo who is approaching three months since his surgery, meaning he will undergo a check-up by the surgeon.

If he undergoes the scan and we get a clear view of everything, we can help him make considerable progress. As a result, he will travel to Dubai for one week to engage in suitable volume workouts that will benefit him. After that, we will wait for three months to check his scan and determine how soon he can resume contact-related activities.

Similarly, Kostas is showing significant improvement at a rapid pace. It is hoped that both Robbo and Kostas will be able to join the rest of the team for training towards the end of this month.

Does Trent's Injury Affect Title Race?

Sam Blitz from Sky Sports:

Liverpool's strength on the right side has been impacted as Mohamed Salah will be absent for about a month for Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations. This has been a critical weapon for them in previous years, but it will be less effective now.

Alexander-Arnold is considered as one of the most inventive players in Liverpool's squad, alongside Salah. In the Premier League, he has created a considerable number of opportunities for his team, just behind Salah. This highlights the fact that not only Liverpool supporters, but also other football enthusiasts will feel his absence in the upcoming weeks.

Alexander-Arnold has a remarkable achievement this season as he leads in the number of switch plays. His contribution to Liverpool's gameplay is commendable as it makes their performance less predictable. However, this also implies that players such as Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, and Diogo Jota may receive a lower level of service in the upcoming games.

Liverpool can take some solace in the fact that their 10-day winter break this month somewhat lessens the impact of Alexander-Arnold's injury.

Jurgen Klopp is eager to have his primary source of creativity performing at their best during the final competitions of the month, particularly for the consecutive matches against Chelsea and Arsenal.

This season, Liverpool managed to tie with both London teams in the first round of fixtures. However, since Manchester City is coming back strong, Liverpool needs to make sure they don't make too many mistakes until May. It remains to be seen whether Alexander-Arnold's injury will affect the title race for Liverpool.