Liverpool will host Arsenal at the Anfield Stadium this weekend. This will be a high-octane match as both the clubs are in top form. These London giants are in the top positions of the Premier League table.
The Reds currently lead the table with 21 points. Mikel Arteta’s men closely follow in the third position with 17 points. this match will be crucial in deciding who will stay at the top of the table by the end of this month.
Liverpool has lost only one of their 8 Premier League matches. Nottingham Forest defeated Liverpool this season which was a shocking defeat. The Reds did manage to win their last Premier League match against Chelsea at home. They are in the second position of the Champions League table with 9 points. They recently beat RB Leipzig and maintain their perfect record in the Champions League this season.
Arsenal faced disappointment in their last Premier League face-off. Bournemouth beat the Gunners with a dominating 2-0 win. Arsenal will look to come back strong in the competition as they face the table toppers. If the Gunners do manage to win at Anfield, it will take them to the top of the table.
There are some major problems for both of these clubs ahead of this clash. The concern is that many important players from both sides will miss out on the match due to injuries or suspensions. It will be interesting to see how the managers deal with these setbacks.
Injuries and suspension are a major problem for both sides
The clubs are in good form as they have lost one or two games this season. One problem that both teams have in common is injured or suspended players. The absence of these players might prove to be a problem for the teams.
Liverpool have been struck with a problem. The manager Arne Slot has confirmed that Diogo Jota will not be available for selection against Arsenal. Jota has been on the sidelines after he collided with Tosin Adarabioyo when Chelsea was hosted by the Reds at Anfield.
The Portuguese international has contributed to the team with four goals and two assists in 8 games this season. He has started for the team in all the games this campaign. Arne Slot commented on Jota’s unavailability ahead of the weekend clash. There are reports that Federico Chiesa and Conor Bradley might also miss out against Arsenal. Slot shared an update on the trio, he said-
“They feel good but not when it comes to playing for us at the weekend”.
Jota was replaced in the 30th minute when Liverpool played against Chelsea. Darwin Nunez was assigned as a substitute for Diogo. Nunez also played Jota’s role in the Champions League where they won against RB Leipzig. The Uruguayan also scored the winner for the team.
Arsenal face their own problems ahead of the match. Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and William Saliba will be on the sidelines against Liverpool. the centre-back William Saliba also received a red card when the Gunners faced Bournemouth. These suspensions and injuries can prove costly for the team if they don’t manage to find a solution for these concerns.
Trent Alexander- Arnold’s future with Liverpool
One of the most capable players in the Liverpool squad is Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Englishman has been a part of the Reds for a decade. He has played an essential the role as full back of the team. There has been a spike a interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid (according to CaughtOffside) for the full-back.
Trent has made a total of 300 appearances for the English club. He has scored 19 goals and assisted 83 times in his Liverpool career. There are high chances that the defender has the chance to leave the London club by the end of his contract.
Liverpool reportedly offered a 5-year extension to his contract. The Reds are seemingly losing the battle as the Los Blancos offering the defender a better 5-year deal with a lucrative salary. Real Madrid will most likely win this deal before time runs out for Liverpool.
The Merengues are looking for a star player after their right-back Dani Carvajal is out of the season due to an ACL injury. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu could be the one thing that the club needs this season. It will be interesting to see which destination will Trent choose to continue his career.
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