Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has given an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold after he was sent off during his side’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

The tomatoes moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League on Saturday night when they beat Aston Villa at Anfield, while Man City lost 2-1 at Brighton.

Under the new head coach SlotLiverpool have made a sensational start to the 2024/25 campaign as they also top the Champions League group stage after winning their opening four matches.

It’s not all good news for Liverpool though. England international Alexander-Arnold was sent off after 25 minutes. He was replaced by Conor Bradley after picking up a knock.

Alexander-Arnold entered the last year of his contract. A move to a European giant is reportedly off the table, but Real Madrid remain interested.

The talented right-back has been in fine form for Liverpool this season and it will be a blow if he is forced to have a spell on the sidelines.

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Speaking after the game, Slot admitted that Alexander-Arnold’s injury “wasn’t a good sign” and gave his verdict on his chances of playing for England during the international break.

“With Trent, it had to come out. We have to wait and see how he does,” Slot said shortly after the final whistle.

During his press conference, Slot added, “It’s hard to say how bad it is, but it’s always bad if a play goes out in the first inning. Not because I didn’t like him (his performance) but because he asked for it himself.

“He didn’t ask because he was tired, he asked because he felt something. That’s not a good sign, but it’s always difficult so close after the game to tell you exactly what it’s about. Let’s wait and see.

“I’d be surprised if he plays for England this week, but hopefully he can.”

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Slot also picked out Liverpool’s three Premier League title contenders when asked if it “doesn’t get much better” than winning a game and going five points clear at the top.

“For the first reason – if you win, mostly, it doesn’t get any better than that and yeah, you know if you win the number of games we do, you can be ahead.

“I’m not sure in this league yet because Arsenal, City, Chelsea, all these clubs that play in this league, are capable of winning so many games and that’s what they’ve shown in the last few seasons.

“So we are just focused on ourselves and then a win against a very good team like Villa who have done so well in the last few years is always important.”