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Liverpool are facing a defensive injury crisis before Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle after Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate were forced off during the Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Alexander-Arnold looked to suffer a suspected ankle injury before Konate was substituted in extra time and limped off. Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley are currently unavailable due to injuries.

Alexander-Arnold sack slid in for a challenge on PSG’s Vitinha on the touchline, but his right foot got stuck under his body and it appeared to twist on the turf.

Alexander-Arnold was replaced by Jarell Quansah – with deputy right back Bradley currently injured – in the 74th minute and with Liverpool’s tense clash with PSG heading towards extra time.

Alexander-Arnold was able to get back to his feet but he was forced off (AP)

Whether Liverpool have further matches in the Champions League remain to be seen, another concern for Alexander-Arnold is Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

Alexander-Arnold would have expected to start against Newcastle as Arne Slot’s side look to win their first piece of silverware this season. The Reds also have a 15-point lead in the Premier League.

Alexander-Arnold was unable to play in last season’s Carabao Cup triumph, against Chelsea, due to injury.