Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the English League Cup final against Newcastle because of a significant ankle injury.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot will not have Trent Alexander-Arnold available when they defend their League Cup title against Newcastle United on Sunday at Wembley in a blow to a squad already missing two defenders through injury.

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an extended spell on the sidelines.League Cup holders Liverpool are aiming to win the first trophy of Slot's reign when they face Newcastle this weekend.

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to miss this weekend's Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United through injury.

LIVERPOOL DEFENDER TRENT Alexander-Arnold is facing an extended spell on the sidelines with an ankle injury but head coach Arne Slot insists he will be back before the end of the season. The 26-year-old was injured in the second half of the Champions League exit to Paris St Germain on Tuesday and his absence leaves Slot without a recognised right-back for Sunday’s Carabao Cup final as Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are still recovering from injuries.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was forced off with an ankle injury during Liverpool's Champions League last-16 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and will miss the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle on Sunday