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Mohamed Salah secures 2-0 win for Liverpool and now 9 Points clear at top of Premier League

February 2, 2025 at 12:13:47 AM GMT+5:30

Liverpool widened their lead at the top of the Premier League standings to nine points after Mohamed Salah's two goals secured a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. Fans can catch the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Tottenham on Thursday, while Arne Slot says it would be a surprise if Trent Alexander-Arnold plays in the game after picking up an injury against Bournemouth. The defender asked for a substitution during the match and now the extent of his injury is being assessed.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold's Injury Dampens Liverpool's Triumph Over Bournemouth

Liverpool extended their lead atop the Premier League table to nine points after a hard-fought 2-0 triumph against Bournemouth. However, the victory was marred by concerns over star defender Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury.

Mohamed Salah emerged as the match-winner with both goals for Liverpool. His first strike opened the scoring in the 25th minute, followed by a fine finish in the 49th minute to seal the win.

Alexander-Arnold's Injury

During the match, Alexander-Arnold was forced to request a substitution due to an unspecified injury. According to manager Arne Slot, the extent of the injury is still being evaluated.

"It would be a surprise if Trent played in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg," Slot said. "He asked for a substitution during the Bournemouth game, and we're now assessing the extent of his injury."

The Carabao Cup semi-final second leg is scheduled for Thursday against Tottenham Hotspur. Alexander-Arnold's absence would be a significant blow to Liverpool's hopes of reaching the final.

FAQs on Trent Alexander-Arnold

  • Q: What is the nature of Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury?

    • A: The extent of Alexander-Arnold's injury is still being assessed.
  • Q: When will Alexander-Arnold return to action?

    • A: No official timeline for his return has been announced.
  • Q: Has Alexander-Arnold been injured before?

    • A: Yes, Alexander-Arnold has experienced various injuries throughout his career, including knee, groin, and ankle issues.
  • Q: Is Alexander-Arnold likely to miss the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg?

    • A: According to manager Arne Slot, Alexander-Arnold's participation in the semi-final second leg is unlikely.
  • Q: Who could replace Alexander-Arnold in the Liverpool lineup?

    • A: James Milner, Joe Gomez, and Neco Williams are potential candidates to fill in for Alexander-Arnold.
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