Liverpool went into halftime with a 1-0 lead over Aston Villa on Saturday night, thanks to a goal from Darwin Nunez.
Arne Slot had one major worry during the first half of the match. After Liverpool broke the deadlock at Anfield, the mood in the stadium shifted from celebration to concern when Trent Alexander-Arnold was seen sitting on the ground, needing treatment. An injury forced him to leave the pitch, with Conor Bradley coming on in his place.
As Alexander-Arnold walked towards the tunnel, he appeared to be holding his hamstring, sparking anxiety among fans who were eager to know the severity of the injury.
James Pearce, a reporter for The Athletic, quickly highlighted the situation, noting that Trent was “down hurt,” and when a substitution was made, he posted on X, stating, “That’s a concern. He can’t continue. Bradley on.”
With Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa, and Harvey Elliott already sidelined with injuries, the last thing Arne Slot needed was to lose his vice-captain. If Liverpool goes on to defeat Villa (currently 1-0), the win will be overshadowed by Trent’s injury, with fans hoping it isn’t too serious.
A small silver lining is that any time off for the 26-year-old will coincide with the international break, giving Liverpool a two-week gap without matches. Additionally, Bradley’s presence as a capable replacement offers some reassurance. Fans will be hoping for good news once the medical team evaluates Trent’s condition after his early exit.
