NewsTrent Alexander-Arnold and Tyler Morton injury updates

Liverpool’s vice-captain was forced off in the second half of last weekend’s Premier League win at AFC Bournemouth and missed Thursday night’s Carabao Cup defeat of Tottenham Hotspur.

The Emirates FA Cup clash with Plymouth Argyle on Sunday is also too soon for Alexander-Arnold, who will then be assessed for the Merseyside derby next Wednesday.

“No, I don’t think so yet. That’s going to be too early for him,” Slot replied at his pre-match press conference when asked if Alexander-Arnold could be involved this weekend.

“Difficult to say [about the derby]. Like I said before, it’s not going to take months and not even weeks but that’s only three days after the Plymouth Argyle game, so let’s wait and see if he is available.

“We also have to look at the long term, of course we don’t want to take any risks with so many games afterwards coming up. But if he’s fit then of course we will use him.”

The Reds head coach also revealed midfielder Morton has sustained a shoulder injury that will sideline him “for weeks or maybe even longer”.