Liverpool’s star right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been forced to withdraw from the England squad due to a hamstring strain sustained during Liverpool’s recent 2-0 victory over Aston Villa.
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Subbed off just 25 minutes into the match, the decision to exit early is believed to have prevented a more severe injury, though he now faces a critical recovery window ahead of Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, confirmed that Alexander-Arnold’s injury is a hamstring strain rather than something more serious. Reports indicate that the defender, already playing through pain after picking up an earlier strain during the last international break, will be sidelined for approximately two weeks as he undergoes rehab.
The setback means Alexander-Arnold will miss England’s remaining Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland, leaving Man City defenders Kyle Walker and Rico Lewis as the only right-backs in the squad. With ongoing fitness issues among several players, interim England boss Lee Carsley may face further adjustments.
As Liverpool returns to action, Alexander-Arnold’s fitness remains a point of concern. The Reds will face Southampton on November 24, but his availability for this fixture is in doubt. If he misses the game against Southampton, it’s likely he won’t start in Liverpool’s high-stakes Champions League showdown with Real Madrid on November 27. Liverpool’s impressive start to the season, with a five-point lead in the Premier League and a perfect Champions League record, underscores the potential impact of losing Alexander-Arnold for these crucial games.
Adding intrigue to the situation, rumors continue to swirl around a potential move for Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid next summer, with speculation growing that he may depart Liverpool when his contract expires. His contributions have been instrumental to Liverpool’s campaign under Slot, but for now, fans and management alike are anxiously awaiting his return to full fitness.