Liverpool seems to have some good news regarding injuries, as reports indicate that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s thigh issue is not serious.
Meanwhile, Ben Doak has faced a setback during training with Middlesbrough, temporarily halting his strong season in the Championship.
The Scottish winger has been in superb form this year, registering 10 goal involvements (three goals and seven assists) in 24 league appearances. He is expected to return to Liverpool this summer, and according to The Athletic, he is being considered for Arne Slot’s first-team squad next season.
Ben Doak’s injury is not believed to be long-term.
Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick provided an update on Doak’s fitness ahead of their upcoming match against Sheffield United.
The 19-year-old’s absence is not expected to last long, with Carrick reassuring fans that the injury should keep him out for weeks rather than days, but not for an extended period.
“He felt his thigh in training, and we’ll have to see. It’s probably a number of weeks, if anything, not days, but I don’t think it’ll be too long,” the former Manchester United midfielder said on BBC Radio Tees.
Middlesbrough are currently just outside the playoff spots, trailing West Brom in sixth place on goal difference, with 16 games remaining in the Championship season.
Liverpool’s injury situation
Liverpool is expected to adopt a cautious approach with Alexander-Arnold, after learning his injury will only need a few days of treatment rather than a prolonged period on the sidelines.
As a result, the vice-captain is likely to miss the return leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham at Anfield on Thursday.
Thankfully, young right-back Conor Bradley is ready to step in, and with the rest of the squad fully fit, Liverpool remains in a strong position to mount a comeback in the cup tie.
