Arne Slot expects Trent Alexander-Arnold to miss England’s fixtures during the international break after being forced off with injury in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on Saturday night.
The right-back pulled up in the first half at Anfield and was seen pointing to his right hamstring as he spoke with the physio whilst sitting on the ground.
Alexander-Arnold was then replaced by Conor Bradley in the 25th minute and is now expected to withdraw from England’s squad ahead of their Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland next week.
‘It’s difficult to say how serious it is, but it’s always serious if a player goes out in the first half,’ Slot said.
‘Not because I didn’t like him, but because he asked for it himself.
‘He didn’t ask for it because he was tired, he asked for it because he felt something.
‘That’s first of all not a good sign, but it is always difficult so close after the game to tell you exactly what it is. Let’s wait and see.
‘I would be surprised if we will see him playing for the England national team this week, but hopefully he can.’
Liverpool are now five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League as goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah sealed the 2-0 victory against Villa.
Slot’s side travel to Southampton for their first game back after the international break on November 24.
