Liverpool Football Club has once again claimed the top spot in the Premier League table, following a decisive 3-1 victory over Burnley at Anfield. However, this triumph was not without its challenges as they lost defender Trent Alexander-Arnold to injury.
Earlier in the day, Manchester City had ascended to the summit of the Premier League after their win against Everton. This put pressure on Liverpool to secure a win and reclaim their position at the top of league standings. The Reds were already facing an uphill battle with key players Mohamed Salah, Thiago Alcantara and Alisson absent due to injuries.
Despite these setbacks, Trent Alexander-Arnold started his second successive game for Liverpool and made significant contributions before his withdrawal from play. He assisted Diogo Jota with scoring the opening goal - marking his 58th league assist throughout his career.
However, fans were left concerned when he did not return for play after halftime and was replaced by Harvey Elliott.
Jurgen Klopp thinks it isn’t a serious injury
Post-match revelations by Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that vice-captain Alexander-Arnold had suffered a recurrence of a previous injury which sidelined him last month. While Klopp assured fans that it didn't seem major, he stated that further assessment would be needed to determine Arnold's status moving forward.
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, said:
"Same area in the knee. Nothing really bad but he felt it again and we have to see. We will assess it. We were made aware of it in the game so thought 'what can we do?' then Trent said 'no it's fine'. But it's not as he feels it so we had to be careful and take him off."
Despite this setback during what was otherwise a triumphant match for Liverpool FC, there was still cause for celebration as Trent Alexander-Arnold etched his name into football history books during this game. He became known as 'the Premier League defender with most assists in history'. With four assists credited to him so far this season alone under Klopp's leadership, it is clear why he holds such an esteemed title.
Liverpool's victory in the Burnley fixture was a testament to their resilience and determination. Even in the face of injuries and setbacks, they have managed to regain their top spot in the Premier League. As fans eagerly await updates on Alexander-Arnold's injury status, his historic achievement serves as a reminder of his significant contribution to the team's success.
