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Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate injury update as Liverpool next face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.
Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off in Liverpool’s Champions League loss against Paris Saint-Germain.
The right-back fell awkwardly in the second half of the last-16 second-leg tie at Anfield and could not continue. Alexander-Arnold received several minutes of treatment before being replaced by Jarell Quansah, with Liverpool trailing 1-0 and the scoreline 1-1 on aggregate at the time of his setback. Liverpool lost the tie 4-1 on penalties and were eliminated from Europe’s elite club competition.
It means that Alexander-Arnold is now doubtful to feature in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United on Sunday. Deputy right-back Conor Bradley and the versatile Joe Gomez are both currently sidelined with respective hamstring injuries and will not be able to feature at Wembley. Quansah, a natural centre-half, could have to deputise on the right-hand side.
In addition, Ibrahima Konate had to be substituted in extra-time. It appeared the centre-back was suffering from cramp but he may be another doubt to feature against Newcastle. However, Konate’s issue did not appear as serious as Alexander-Arnold’s.