Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to a knee injᴜry, according to Pepijn Lijnders. The injᴜry occurred during Liverpool’s 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Arsenal. Lijnders, confirming the news on the Liverpool FC website, explained that Alexander-Arnold overextended his knee in the previous game, resulting in a small tear in the lateral ligament that requires time to heal.

Lijnders expressed the team’s disappointment over the loss of Alexander-Arnold, emphasizing his significant contributions from the right-back position and in a more hybrid role, where he ventures into the midfield. Klopp’s tactical shift has been instrumental in Liverpool’s resurgence as a title contender.

The absence of Alexander-Arnold will impact crucial fixtures, including Liverpool’s Premier League match against Bournemouth, both legs of the EFL Cup semi-final against Fulham, and the FA Cup fourth-round clɑsh against either Norwich or Bristol Rovers. There is also concern about his availability for the Premier League encounter against Chelsea on January 31.

The injᴜry adds to Liverpool’s challenges as they lead the Premier League by three points and remain in contention in the Europa League, having qualified for the round of 16.

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