Arne Slot delivers the unfortunate Carabao Cup final injury update fans feared

This weekend’s Carabao Cup final offers a great opportunity to recover from Champions League disappointment, but Arne Slot is dealing with injury concerns.

Ahead of Sunday’s match, the head coach confirmed: “Trent is not available. He won’t be in the final, but we’re still assessing how long he’ll be out. We expect him to return before the end of the season.”

Regarding Ibrahima Konaté, Slot added: “We didn’t train yesterday due to a day off, and the previous session was just recovery. I expect him to train today, but we’ll see how he is.”

The update on Trent Alexander-Arnold was expected but still disappointing. Meanwhile, there’s some optimism surrounding Konaté’s availability, though nothing is guaranteed.

Slot now faces a tough decision on how to set up his defense for Wembley. Both defenders picked up injuries during the PSG match, making it a race against time for their fitness.

Friday’s England squad announcement all but confirmed Alexander-Arnold’s absence, a significant setback for him. The focus now shifts to who will play at right back, how fit Konaté is, and how long he can last on the pitch.

With Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez also sidelined, defensive options are limited, and Liverpool will hope this doesn’t become a decisive issue in the final.