Arne Slot has declared he would be ‘surprised’ if Trent Alexander-Arnold features in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham next week.
The 26-year-old was taken off during Liverpool‘s 2-0 win against Bournemouth midway through the second half after he went down with an injury.
He had to be replaced by Conor Bradley in the 70th minute after requiring assistance from Liverpool medics.
And he may now be absent for the second leg of the club’s Carabao Cup tie against Spurs at Anfield as they look to overturn a 1-0 first leg defeat.
Speaking to talkSPORT following Liverpool’s victory at the Vitality Stadium to move nine points clear at the top of the table, Slot hinted Alexander-Arnold could be set for a short spell on the sidelines.
He said of the defender’s knock: “Indeed, it’s a negative.
“It is never nice to see a player that goes down. We have to wait and see how bad it is.
“I would be surprised if he will play on Thursday.
“Let’s not jump to conclusions too fast, but normally if a player goes out, then he’s out for at least a few days and hopefully it’s going to be a few days.”
Slot added: “I know where he felt a bit of pain.
“But we have to wait and see what it is.”
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