Arne Slot says he can be “surprised” if Trent Alexander-Arnold featured in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg towards Tottenham, dwell on Sky Sports activities, after the defender limped off injured towards Bournemouth on Saturday.
Alexander-Arnold was compelled off with a muscle damage throughout the second half of Liverpool’s 2-0 win on the Vitality Stadium.
Liverpool host Tottenham on Thursday, seeking to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit.
Talking in his post-match press convention, Slot stated: “He (Trent) asked me if he could come off and then he went down.
“He felt one thing, I am unable to inform you precisely what it’s as a result of it’s only now an hour after it occurred however it’s by no means an excellent signal if the participant is asking for a substitution.
“I would be surprised if he plays on Thursday but let’s hope he is back as soon as possible.”
Mo Salah’s double ensured Liverpool strengthened their place on the high of the Premier League desk, opening up a nine-point hole on the summit.
“It was the game we expected,” Slot added. “They (Bournemouth) are so intense, they keep running and keep fighting every second. I said before the game, we were 3-0 up at Anfield at half-time and they kept going. We had to play at the top of our abilities and needed luck to win this game.
“They hit the bar or the put up two instances and so they have been continually attempting to pressure issues. That they had different possibilities as effectively and I do not assume we truly managed the sport. It was an open and even recreation which everybody has right here, as a result of all of the groups wrestle right here.”
