Trent Alexander-Arnold is back just in time for Liverpool’s crucial game against Manchester City.
Alexander-Arnold’s return is important for Liverpool. The team is dealing with injuries to Conor Bradley and Ibrahima Konaté, which has created a tough situation for the defense.
Slot shared his worries about Bradley and Konaté, who both got hurt during the match against Real Madrid. He mentioned in a press conference that they are still being checked for their injuries. He said, “It’s hard to know how they are doing. We will have to wait and see, but it’s not a good sign. I had to take Conor off, and Ibou didn’t leave the pitch as he should have after such a great game.”
The manager noted that the quick turnaround between games makes it hard to assess their condition. He said, “It’s so close after last night’s game, and I just came off the training pitch, so I can’t tell you exactly where they are. We will have to wait and see for the weekend.”
Liverpool’s injury list is long, with Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, and Kostas Tsimikas also out. This makes Alexander-Arnold’s return even more crucial as Liverpool tries to stay at the top of the Premier League.
A win against Manchester City would put Liverpool eleven points ahead of them. Even though City has not been performing well lately, Slot is careful not to underestimate them.
Despite City’s struggles, Slot believes the match will not be easy. He said, “In the last eight or nine years, no one would say playing City is easy, home or away.”
He pointed out that City could have won their last few games but did not. For example, against Brighton, they were leading but ended up losing. Slot praised City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, for his ability to adapt, even with key players missing.
“City is still a very good team. Pep is the best manager in the world because he always finds solutions. Rodri is out now, but we know Pep will find a way to make it work,” Slot added.
As Liverpool gets ready for this important match, Slot hopes Alexander-Arnold can help break through City’s defense. With injuries testing the team, a strong performance at the Etihad Stadium could show that Liverpool is serious about winning the title and increase their lead over their rivals.
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