Alexander-Arnold Withdraws from England After Injury

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a race against time to recover from a hamstring injury sustained during a 2-0 win over Aston Villa. The right-back was substituted in the 25th minute, prompting concerns over his availability for crucial upcoming fixtures against Real Madrid and Manchester City. Although initially called up for England's Nations League games against Greece and Ireland, Alexander-Arnold has withdrawn due to his injury. Liverpool manager Arne Slot described the injury as serious, but it's been reported that he will be sidelined for approximately two weeks. The injury adds to Liverpool's concerns as they are already missing key players like Alisson Becker and Diogo Jota. Meanwhile, there is speculation regarding Alexander-Arnold's future at Liverpool, with interest from Real Madrid and ongoing contract discussions.