Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold set to miss the Carabao Cup final due to injury (1 Viewer)

[Davidbem]

Liverpool has received some bad news with Trent Alexander-Arnold facing a spell on the sidelines due to injury, meaning he'll likely miss the EFL Cup final against Chelsea. The 25-year-old right-back suffered a knee problem during Liverpool's recent match against Burnley and had to be substituted at half-time.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the injury but the extent of it is yet to be fully determined. Initial reports suggest he could be out for around two months, making him unavailable for the crucial final against Chelsea.

Alexander-Arnold is hopeful of returning in time for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on March 2, just ahead of a key match against Manchester City.

His absence will be felt in the upcoming Premier League games against Brentford and Luton Town, and it's uncertain if he'll be fit for the FA Cup fifth round against Southampton. Klopp will be eager for Alexander-Arnold to regain fitness ahead of the clash with Man City.

With Alexander-Arnold out, Klopp might turn to academy player Conor Bradley to fill in at right-back, although his availability is uncertain due to personal reasons. Bradley has been impressive recently and could step up in Alexander-Arnold's absence.

There's also a possibility that Joe Gomez could be considered for the right-back position if he recovers from illness in time for the upcoming matches.