Trent Alexander-Arnold caused concern among Liverpool fans after he pulled up with an apparent hamstring issue during the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.
The England international pointed to his hamstring as he consulted the physio team, prompting Liverpool to bring on Conor Bradley around the 25th minute, as the extent of the injury was initially unclear.
Thankfully, Liverpool avoided a severe setback, as Alexander-Arnold quickly recognized the issue.
Paul Joyce shared a positive update on X (formerly Twitter), noting the 26-year-old is expected to benefit from the November international break to rest and recover, making him likely to return for key matches later this month.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot may choose to exercise caution by keeping Bradley in the lineup against Southampton post-break, given the upcoming tougher fixtures beyond the clash with the Premier League’s last-placed team. This would depend on Alexander-Arnold’s progress by November 24.
In Alexander-Arnold’s absence, Bradley was rated 6.8/10 by Sofascore for his performance against Aston Villa:
– 63 touches
– 90% pass accuracy (44/49)
– 2/7 ground duels won
– 1/1 aerial duel won
– 3 clearances
While solid, Liverpool may look for an even stronger defensive performance from the Northern Irish player in their upcoming south coast match.
