Trent Alexander-Arnold, the talented right-back for Liverpool, is making progress in his rehabilitation from a long-term knee injury. He has been out of action since February 10, missing the last nine games due to knee ligament damage. However, there is good news for Liverpool fans as a new return date has emerged.
Last week, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hinted that both Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota could be involved in the game after the visit of Brighton on March 31. This suggested that they might be available for the highly anticipated clash against Manchester United on April 7. However, according to a report by Chris Bascombe of the Telegraph, Alexander-Arnold is aiming for an even earlier return.
Bascombe reveals that Alexander-Arnold is “optimistically” eyeing the game against Sheffield United at Anfield on April 4 for a possible comeback. This is certainly exciting news for Liverpool fans who have missed his contribution on the pitch. While it is expected that he will be eased back into the team, it is highly likely that he will reclaim his spot as the starting right-back once he is fully fit.
There is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make a cameo appearance off the bench against Sheffield United before potentially starting against Manchester United three days later. However, Liverpool’s medical staff will undoubtedly exercise caution with his return. They have witnessed several players suffer re-injuries this season after being rushed back too soon, and they will not want to take any unnecessary risks with Alexander-Arnold’s recovery.
The positive news doesn’t end with Alexander-Arnold’s progress. Curtis Jones is also expected to make his return against Brighton, further strengthening Liverpool’s squad. Additionally, Stefan Bajcetic is set to resume team training after the international break, and goalkeeper Alisson Becker may not be far behind as he recovers from a serious hamstring injury. Unfortunately, Joel Matip and Thiago are unlikely to play again this season. However, there is a possibility that Ben Doak could recover from his knee injury in time for the final stretch of the season, although he is not expected to feature heavily.
Overall, Liverpool fans can be optimistic about the team’s injury situation improving. With Trent Alexander-Arnold edging closer to a return and other players making progress in their recoveries, the squad will be bolstered for the crucial upcoming fixtures. The return of key players will undoubtedly provide a significant boost to Liverpool’s ambitions for the rest of the season.