Alexander-Arnold injury worries linger as Liverpool extends Premier League lead
The HinduTrent Alexander-Arnold’s injury cast a shadow over Liverpool’s 2-0 Premier League win at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, with the English defender being taken off in the first half with what manager Arne Slot said was a “serious” concern. Alexander-Arnold left the pitch clutching his right hamstring in the 25th minute of the victory, which helped Liverpool open up a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings. READ | Premier League 2024-25: Liverpool increases gap on top with win against Villa, Wolves registers first win “It’s difficult to say how serious it is, but it’s always serious if a player goes out in the first half. “I would be surprised if we will see him playing for the England national team this week, but hopefully he can.” Liverpool, who returns to action at Southampton on Nov. 24, have a tough run of fixtures coming up as it takes on Real Madrid in a Champions League clash before league meetings with Manchester City and Newcastle United.