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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot provides with major health update on Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of their clash against Leicester City in the ongoing Premier League 2024-25 season. All eyes would be on Alexander-Arnold, whether he starts against Leicester City or not.
The latest health update on Trent Alexander-Arnold provided by Arne Slot
The 26-year-old right back suffered an ankle injury during the round of 16 clash against Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League. Due to his latest injury, Alexander-Arnold has not featured in the last four games that Liverpool has played across competitions.
Ahead of Liverpool's Premier League match against Leicester City at King Power Stadium, Slot was asked about Alexander-Arnold's latest health update and when would he return on the pitch.
Trent is not ready to start but if things go well today and tomorrow, he might, might, be on the bench. First session with the team was on Wednesday, so he will not be able to start but let's see if he can join us. It would be nice if he is with us, Arne Slot said.
He then later on was asked about his contract situation to which he replied,
No, I think you would be surprised if I answered differently to the rest of the season. It is for hours the same answer: we don't talk about these things when they are not done and they are not, Slot added.
Trent is coming back from injury and trained with us this week, he has shown his commitment and he shows me what a player he is when he is on the pitch and how much he works hard to be back with the team and the fans of Liverpool. Everyone who watches football knows he is an incredible full-back for this club, so let's see what the future brings, Slot further added.
Arne Slot has guided Liverpool to 36 wins in 50 games across competitions. On the other hand, Trent Alexander-Arnold is allegedly close to joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer. He has played 39 games for the Reds this season, as he has registered three goals and seven assists in the 2,869 minutes he has featured on the field.
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