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Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold has seemingly avoided any serious injury.
That comes after he was withdrawn against Bournemouth, clutching the top of his leg.
According to the Daily Mail, Alexander-Arnold will not miss any significant period of action.
That comes as hugely welcome news to Arne Slot, as he attempts to mastermind a trophy-laden debut season in charge.
Liverpool made no additions in the January transfer market, but also avoided any significant departures, holding onto Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk as their contract situations persist.
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It is seeking to retain the trophy won in Jurgen Klopp's final season.
Should the fixture come too soon for Alexander-Arnold, then Conor Bradley can be expected to feature
Alexander-Arnold is among a host of senior pros who would have been expected to sit that one out anyway — potentially setting a return date for the Merseyside derby on February 12.
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