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.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad due to injury, but Jarell Quansah is one of two Liverpool players called up. Alexander-Arnold is expected to miss an extended period with an ankle injury picked up against PSG in midweek, though initial scans suggest no serious damage.

Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final this Sunday and Arne Slot could be without some important players at Wembley. The Reds are looking to retain the final trophy won by Jurgen Klopp on Merseyside against a team without a major domestic trophy in 70 years.