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 going through off in opposition to Paris Saint-Germain within the second leg of their Champions League tie.
PSG took a 1-0 lead in opposition to Liverpool at Anfield after a formidable first-half efficiency, dwelling as much as the thrill sparked by final week’s first leg.
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The French champions survived some early scares, using 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 mentioned through BBC Sport’s stay 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 challenge that the Reds face is their upcoming Carabao Cup recreation with Newcastle United – set to happen at Wembley on Sunday.
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Little doubt, Slot will give an replace on Alexander-Arnold after the Champions League tie, but when they’re with out Alexander-Arnold, it’s going to give Newcastle an enormous increase going into the ultimate.
The Magpies have been with out silverware for the reason that Sixties. Their captain, Bruno Guimaraes, lately in contrast the upcoming fixture to the World Cup.
“We wish to combat for the Champions League once more. It was an enormous win for us [tonight],” he mentioned. “[It was] good to maintain the clear sheet, [and] get the boldness again earlier than the ultimate. After we play like that, we present the character of the workforce. We are able to beat any workforce on the planet. We simply must be constant.
“I feel [the EFL Cup final] is very large for the membership’s historical past, and we wish to be a part of it. We all know we’re going to play in opposition to the most effective groups. Hopefully, we will go to Wembley and get the title.
“I imagine that we will win. In a last, every part might occur. I imagine our followers could make a distinction for us. For us, it’s just like the World Cup. We wish to make historical past for this membership. It’s a very long time for the followers with out a trophy.”
