Liverpool handed major injury boost ahead of Tottenham clash

Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to Liverpool training on Monday.

The defender has been struggling with a thigh injury.

He is not yet back in full training but he is closing in on a return…

Lijnders: “Trent trained yesterday”

Liverpool, UK. 24th Sep, 2023. Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool looks on before the game. Premier League match, Liverpool v West Ham Utd at Anfield in Liverpool on Sunday 24th September 2023. this image may only be used for Editorial purposes. Editoria (Alamy Stock Photo)

Liverpool assistant boss, Pep Lijnders, has revealed that Trent Alexander-Arnold was back training yesterday.

The Reds face Leicester City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday and then Spurs in the league on Saturday.

Trent’s return would provide a major boost for Klopp who was forced to play Joe Gomez at right-back.

Meanwhile, Thiago Alcântara remains sidelined for a few more weeks with a groin injury.

Lijnders added: “(He) is in a good way, the healing process is going well so that’s the most important thing at this moment.”

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