Trent Alexander-Arnold set to miss Spurs showdown after thigh injury

Liverpool right-back set to return for Merseyside derby.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold (centre) leaves the pitch with medical staff after going down injured. Pic: John Walton/PA Wire.

Trent Alexander-Arnold could miss Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham on Thursday with the injury he suffered at Bournemouth at the weekend, although the right-back is not facing an extended spell on the sidelines.

Alexander-Arnold felt discomfort in his thigh during the second half of the 2-0 win at the Vitality Stadium and was withdrawn in the 70th minute to avoid aggravating the problem. Arne Slot admitted after the game that it was “not a good sign” when the 26-year-old asked to be substituted, but scans have revealed a minor issue that is expected to rule him out for days rather than weeks.