Liverpool got some positive news about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence when Jurgen Klopp explained that his first-choice right-back missed the Manchester City clash due to illness.
In post-match comments broadcast on Twitter by James Pearce, the German confirmed that both Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker should again be available for selection in the Boxing Day draw with Aston Villa.
Klopp: “Millie felt something in her hamstring. After 30 years in the business, she said she doesn’t think it’s much. Trent is sick so we have to wait. Virgil trained completely normal yesterday and should be ready for the Monday”.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) December 22, 2022
At a time when muscle injuries keep out the likes of Diogo Jota and Luis Díaz, it’s reassuring to hear that our number 66 shouldn’t be out of action for any length of time.
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While our Carabao Cup opponents arguably deserved the lion’s share of the spoils, we put on an encouraging display overall against one of the fittest sides in the English top flight before the World Cup.
Having a fit and fit Trent Alexander-Arnold could have proved pivotal for us over the course of the 90 minutes, similar to Kevin De Bruyne’s world-class performance at the Etihad, though our German head coach can take solace with reality. that Liverpool will face a reduced number of potential matches thanks to their exit from the cup.
With James Milner forced off the pitch, albeit with what appears to be less of a concern, following the pre-match news about Bobby Firmino’s minor calf issue, we will certainly be looking to benefit from having a smaller selection of games to compete in. .
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