The influential right-back started as usual for Arne Slot’s in-form Reds in their high-profile Premier League home clash with Aston Villa on Saturday night, but lasted just 25 minutes at Anfield before appearing to suffer a hamstring issue as he was replaced by Conor Bradley.

Arne Slot says it is unlikely Trent Alexander-Arnold will feature for England during the international break after being forced off early into Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The right-back appeared to signal that he had a problem with his hamstring and was immediately withdrawn on 25 minutes,