Latest Liverpool injury news ahead of Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United, with updates on Ibrahima Konate, Conor Bradley, Tyler Morton, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez
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Arne Slot
Arne Slot will be hoping to win his first trophy for Liverpool on Sunday
Liverpool will be hoping to lift the silverware on Sunday at Wembley Stadium as they take on Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final. Despite being well on course to secure their 20th English League title - Arne Slot will see this weekend as a good opportunity to add his first trophy to Liverpool's cabinet.
The Dutchman will also be looking to bounce back with a solid performance after being knocked out of the Champion's League on Tuesday evening. But the upcoming match preparation will be hampered by injury problems - especially at right back where three of the squad's strongest candidates in this position are unavailable.
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This issue has the club looking ahead in the transfer market with Trent Alexander-Arnold - who was injured in the Champion's League against PSG - still not putting pen to paper on a new contract for The Reds. The Anfield club are believed to be exploring options for potential signings as they look to add more depth to their squad.
Centre back Jarell Quansah is the most likely candidate to slot into the right-back role against Newcastle with the youngster replacing Alexander-Arnold on the pitch when the English international hobbled off against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday.
Ibrahima Konate is likely to return for The Reds after he also left the field against PSG. Slot said: “With Ibou, we expected only it to be that he was tired or he had some cramps so we are hoping and are expecting that he will be ready to play Sunday again.”
Here is a round-up of the other Liverpool Injury news:
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Injury: Initially thought to be knee, confirmed to be ankle.
What Slot has said: "With Trent, he had to come off. That's never a good sign.
“And from what I heard from people that saw the images or how he got injured, that didn’t look very good. So I would be surprised if he is available for Sunday.”
Possible return date: To be determined.
Conor Bradley
Injury: Hamstring.
What Slot has said: "I would be surprised if he is available for Sunday.”
Possible return date: Reported as April 2 (vs. Everton)
Joe Gomez
Injury: Hamstring.
What Slot has said: "Joe Gomez is out now for three months."
Possible return date: Was expected to be May 10 (vs. Arsenal) - possibly longer now.
Tyler Morton
Injury: Shoulder.
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Liverpool have said: No new developments since Morton underwent surgery on his shoulder but he is expected to be out for some time due to recovery.
Possible return date: Unknown.