Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold went down (Photograph by Carl Recine/Getty Photos)
Stephen Warnock has delivered a worrying replace about Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool defender went down injured.
Arne Slot’s males had been dealing with off towards Paris Saint-Germain within the second leg of their Champions League tie.
PSG took a 1-0 lead towards Liverpool at Anfield after a powerful first-half efficiency, dwelling as much as the thrill sparked by final week’s first leg.
“I left Arsenal as a result of my spouse informed me she needed to get out of London – then six months later she informed me to go BACK!” – which Arsenal legend immediately regretted leaving?
The French champions survived some early scares, driving their luck within the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool threatened to interrupt the impasse. However as soon as they settled, PSG repeatedly carved open the hosts’ defence. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola each got here near scoring earlier than Ousmane Dembele finally put them forward.
Within the second half, England worldwide Alexander-Arnold lunged in for a sort out however landed awkwardly, seemingly twisting his knee.
Warnock stated by way of BBC Sport’s reside weblog: “Trent Alexander-Arnold is in hassle. He has damage himself.
He fell awkwardly. That’s so sore, the best way he rolled on his ankle.”
The largest concern that the Reds face is their upcoming Carabao Cup sport with Newcastle United – set to happen at Wembley on Sunday.
Newcastle United captain compares Carabao closing to World Cup
Bruno Guimaraes will lead his aspect out at Wembley (Photograph by Richard Heathcote/Getty Photos)
Little doubt, Slot will give an replace on Alexander-Arnold after the Champions League tie, but when they’re with out Alexander-Arnold, it’ll give Newcastle an enormous enhance going into the ultimate.
The Magpies have been with out silverware because the Nineteen Sixties. Their captain, Bruno Guimaraes, lately in contrast the upcoming fixture to the World Cup.
“We need to combat for the Champions League once more. It was an enormous win for us [tonight],” he stated. “[It was] good to maintain the clear sheet, [and] get the boldness again earlier than the ultimate. Once we play like that, we present the character of the group. We are able to beat any group on the earth. We simply need to be constant.
“I feel [the EFL Cup final] is very large for the membership’s historical past, and we need to be a part of it. We all know we’re going to play towards top-of-the-line groups. Hopefully, we are able to go to Wembley and get the title.
“I imagine that we are able to win. In a closing, every part may occur. I imagine our followers could make a distinction for us. For us, it’s just like the World Cup. We need to make historical past for this membership. It’s a very long time for the followers and not using a trophy.”