Liverpool Injury Update: Trent Alexander Arnold latest details, recovery timeline

English Premier League 2024-25 leaders Liverpool FC have been excellent in the domestic top-tier and Europe, but one of their pivotal players had to be forced off the field, and the incident arouses major concerns.

Liverpool’s pivotal defender, often regarded as one of the world’s finest right-back now, Trent Alexander-Arnold left the field during the second half of the home tie of the Champions League game against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.

The Reds lead the charts in the EPL and finished at the top in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase. Trent getting injured in the important juncture ought to cause trouble. On that note, let’s look below and find out the latest update on the injury of Trent Alexander-Arnold, its impact on Liverpool, his possible replacements, and also the expected return date.

Trent Alexander Arnold Injury Update

The England International, Trent went to the ground with an injury in the 76th minute of the Champions League last-16 second leg tie against PSG at Anfield. Liverpool were beaten 1-0 and lost the fixture on a penalty shootout.

According to the Liverpool FC head coach Arne Slot, he revealed, “With Trent, he had to come off. That’s never a good sign. And from what I heard from people that saw the images or how he got injured, that didn’t look very good. So I would be surprised if he is available for Sunday.”

He has suffered back-to-back leg injuries in the recent few weeks and is likely to miss the upcoming EFL Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley. After slot has raised doubts over his return following the European elimination.

Impact of Trent Alexander Arnold Injury on the Liverpool Squad and Strategy

Liverpool are set to play Newcastle United in the EFL Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium, London on Sunday. In addition, they will host local rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby and will play Fulham, West Ham United. With so many important fixtures in April, the club needs to be relying on a rigid defense. Now, if Trent Alexander Arnold is absent for long, it will be a matter of huge concern for the squad.

Trent Alexander Arnold has been an integral part of the defense, he is regarded as one of the best in the world for his role. With him in the side-back, the defense looks hard to penetrate. So his absence ought to create a void. The club might need to revert from their usual attacking gameplay and keep more eye on the defense, as only a strong defense would cater to safe play.

Also, the 26-year-old contributes strongly in the attack, he has six assists in the ongoing EPL and contributes with numerous crosses & key passes toward the forward line. Liverpool might also need to take a break from this systematic attack with Trent’s absence.

Possible Replacements and Tactical Adjustments

Given the quality of Trent Alexander Arnold, it’s hard to find a replacement for the player. Practically no one is capable enough to protect the side in the best way and provide key passes and assists to the forwards like him.

The second choice right back, Conor Bradley, as the natural replacement of Arnold, is also injured and Joe Gomez is another absentee who could play Trent’s position. Jarell Amorin Quansah is the only possible replacement, the defender replaced him against PSG.

Trent Alexander Arnold Return date

There’s no update on Trent Alexander Arnold’s return date as the injury does look serious and the scan reports have not arrived yet to picture any possible return timeline for the Liverpool full back.