Trent Alexander-Arnold did not start in Liverpool’s Champions League match against Real Madrid on Wednesday night as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury.
The right-back had missed both the recent international break and Liverpool’s victory over Southampton, with manager Arne Slot confirming his inclusion in the squad but not the starting lineup.
Slot emphasized that Alexander-Arnold could feature for limited minutes if necessary but preferred to avoid using him unless critical.
Liverpool’s Injury Concerns
In addition to Alexander-Arnold, Arne Slot addressed injuries affecting other key players, including Federico Chiesa, Alisson Becker, and Kostas Tsimikas.
While Harvey Elliott and Alexander-Arnold made the squad, both are not fully fit to start, adding to Liverpool’s list of unavailable players. Slot acknowledged the challenges posed by these absences ahead of a pivotal game.
Transfer Speculation Surrounding Alexander-Arnold
The match against Real Madrid comes amid rumors linking Alexander-Arnold to the Spanish giants.
With his Liverpool contract set to expire at the end of the season, speculation about a potential move to reunite with friend Jude Bellingham has intensified. However, Bellingham played down the speculation, focusing instead on the upcoming match.
Despite Liverpool’s injury concerns, Slot will hope his side can continue their strong Champions League campaign with a positive result at Anfield.
