Latest update on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury as Liverpool receive a significant boost.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has given Liverpool an injury boost after scan results confirmed he avoided a serious issue following his withdrawal against Bournemouth. The right-back limped off with a thigh problem after 70 minutes in Liverpool’s 2-0 win on Saturday.

The 26-year-old underwent a scan on Monday to assess the severity of the injury, with initial optimism that he would avoid a lengthy absence. This has now been confirmed, though Alexander-Arnold faces a race against time to be fit for the Merseyside derby against Everton on February 12.

No exact return date has been set, as his recovery is being monitored daily. However, he is unlikely to feature in Thursday’s League Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot admitted after the Bournemouth match that he expected Alexander-Arnold to miss the Spurs game, as the defender requested to be substituted.

“He told me he needed to come off and sat on the floor, so we took him off,” Slot explained. “He felt something, but I can’t say exactly what. It’s never a good sign when a player asks for a substitution. I’d be surprised if he plays on Thursday, but we hope he returns as soon as possible.”

Liverpool will take no risks with Alexander-Arnold, with Conor Bradley set to deputize at right-back against Tottenham. The Northern Ireland international is also expected to start in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Plymouth Argyle, as Alexander-Arnold was unlikely to feature in that match even if fully fit.

This approach gives him the best chance to recover in time for the Everton clash at Goodison Park.

Heading into Thursday’s match, Alexander-Arnold is Liverpool’s only injury concern, with Diogo Jota, Joe Gomez, and Curtis Jones all returning to training. Gomez, who was left out of the Bournemouth squad, is another option at right-back in Alexander-Arno

ld’s absence.