Liverpool faces two major games this week, as the schedule begins to mount up quickly. Arne Slot’s side face Real Madrid and Manchester City to Anfield in the Champions League and Premier League, respectively, hoping to build on their strong start to the season.
The Dutchman’s first few months in charge are going incredibly well. He leads the European standings and leads City by an incredible eight points ahead of their match on Sunday. Their thrilling 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday demonstrated their tenacity in addition to their apparent talent, which will undoubtedly be needed during another crucial week.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Due to a hamstring injury, Trent Alexander-Arnold was substituted out of the England squad during the victory over Aston Villa prior to the international break.
Slot did imply that there was optimism the right-back may make a quick comeback, but he then missed the victory over Saints. He stated last week that “Trent isn’t training with us yet, but he is getting there so we expect him to be back with us soon.” Slot said, “With Trent, it’s going to be in between,” in response to the question of whether he could make it back for the doubleheader.
Alisson Becker
Alisson has returned to training with Liverpool after a recent hamstring injury, but he was not risked against the Saints. With deputy Caoimhin Kelleher in good form, it appears doubtful that the Brazilian will be pushed back into action. Potential return date: December 2024.
Diogo Jota
Diogo Jota suffered a chest ailment in the win over Chelsea last month and was scheduled to return after the international break. However, however to Sunday’s victory, Slot hinted that the forward might still be sidelined for some time. Potential return date: December 2024.
Federico Chiesa
Summer signings Federico Chiesa is yet to play in a Liverpool shirt and is still training away from the first squad as the Italy international works to improve his fitness. Potential return date: unknown.
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