Arnold is set to miss the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United on Sunday due to injury. The right-back was forced off with an ankle problem during the second half of Tuesday night's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered a major injury blow ahead of the Carabao Cup final, admitting he would be surprised if Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit to play on Sunday. The right-back suffered a concerning ankle injury during the game at Anfield and may not be available for the crucial clash at Wembley.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off against PSG, with Liverpool facing Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday

The only other viable alternative for Slot would be James McConnell, who started at right-back in the FA Cup loss to Plymouth Argyle, but the 20-year-old suffered an apparent injury while playing for the Under-21s against West Ham United on Sunday.

Liverpool was handed two new injury scares during its Champions League exit at the hands of PSG. They couldn't have come at a worse time, with the Carabao Cup final just around the corner

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is a huge doubt for the League Cup final against Newcastle United this weekend after sustaining an injury in Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 loss to Paris St Germain,

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is now a major doubt for this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United after picking up an injury in Tuesday's Champions League round of 16 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.