Relief for Liverpool! Trent Alexander-Arnold avoids serious injury after being forced off against Aston Villa with Man City showdown on the horizon - but defender will sit out England duty

The English full-back had to leave the pitch with a suspected hamstring injury in the 22nd minute of Liverpool's Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Saturday. After the game, manager Arne Slot sounded worried about Alexander-Arnold's condition and cast doubts over his participation for England in their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.

Now, The Times reports that the defender did not suffer a serious injury and could be back in action for the Reds right after the international break. The Daily Mail, though, claims that the 26-year-old is likely to miss the club's clashes against Southampton and Real Madrid on November 24 and 27, but is expected to take the field against reigning champions Manchester City in the crucial Premier League fixture on December 1.

Both journalists, however, have maintained that there is no way the Reds star will be able to join up with the national team squad, who are scheduled to play two Nations League games later this month.

It remains to be seen if Lee Carsley plans to name a replacement for Alexander-Arnold. The Three Lions will first face Greece on Thursday before locking horns with Ireland, which will be the farewell game for England's caretaker manager.