Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out of the second leg of their League Cup semi-final tie against Tottenham Hotspur due to a thigh injury, manager Arne Slot said on Wednesday.

Trent Alexander-Arnold did not suffer a serious injury against Bournemouth on Saturday, a scan has revealed, in welcome news for Liverpool ahead of an intense run of fixtures. The initial diagnosis, confirmed by the club,

Trent Alexander-Arnold wasn’t at his best during the weekend’s Premier League win against Bournemouth. Liverpool transfer news today: Agent CONFIRMS offer as wonderkid deal moves closer The 26-year-old slipped up as early as the opening seconds at the Vitality Stadium and it didn’t get much better throughout the contest.

Liverpool has punched above its weight on the pitch in recent years considering the club's modest gross spend on transfers, and the Reds have been particularly restrained over the last 12 months

Arne Slot was openly critical of one Liverpool player following a perceived error over the concession of a goal in a recent Reds match. Last Wednesday,