# Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jarell Quansah Withdrawn from International Duty
As expected, Trent Alexander-Arnold has stepped down from the England squad for their upcoming international fixtures. Jarell Quansah has also been withdrawn, from the U20 team.
Liverpool’s No. 66 won’t be joining up with his international teammates, instead staying at home to recover from a hamstring injury picked up against Aston Villa. After the match vs. Villa, Jurgen Klopp said: “It’s [his] hamstring – not too serious, is his opinion. We have to wait for the scan.”
The vice-captain had to be substituted after 71 minutes on Sunday and the injury has now been deemed severe enough to put him out of action for England’s matches against Ukraine and Scotland. This means Alexander-Arnold can now be considered a doubt for Liverpool’s Premier League match against Wolves, which falls at 12.30pm (BST) on Saturday, September 16, immediately following the international window.
## Jarell Quansah Also Withdrawn from U20 Team
Meanwhile, Quansah will also remain on Merseyside over the international break. Liverpool announced he has withdrawn from England U20s but didn’t give a reason. This could mean he is injured or that it is simply deemed more useful for him to remain with the Reds over the next couple of weeks, especially given the U20s are only due to for a training camp.
Ryan Gravenberch certainly was certainly thinking along these lines when he decided to withdraw from Netherlands U21 duty. The Dutchman has since been criticised by the country’s first team boss, with Ronald Koeman saying: “We are not happy with [him] refusing to play for his country.” This is despite the manager not yet picking him in any of his senior squads.
Ibrahima Konate is another staying in Liverpool; due to his current injury lay-off, he will miss his proposed France games.
## Injury Woes for Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury is a blow to Liverpool, who are already missing a number of key players. The Reds have been hit by a series of injuries this season, with Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip all out long-term.
Klopp will be hoping that Alexander-Arnold’s injury isn’t too serious and that he can return to action soon. The England international has been one of Liverpool’s most important players in recent seasons and his absence will be keenly felt.
The Reds will also be hoping that Quansah and Konate can make a swift return to action. Both players have been impressive so far this season and their presence in the squad will be essential if Liverpool are to challenge for silverware this season.
## Conclusion
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jarell Quansah have both been withdrawn from international duty due to injury, while Ibrahima Konate is also missing out due to a lay-off. This is a major blow for Liverpool, who are already missing a number of key players due to injury.
Klopp will be hoping that Alexander-Arnold’s injury isn’t too serious and that he can return to action soon. The Reds will also be hoping that Quansah and Konate can make a swift return to action in order to bolster their squad for the remainder of the season.