Is Trent Alexander-Arnold fit to face Southampton? Liverpool's poster boy in race against time to get to the game

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a big doubt for Liverpool's visit to Southampton this weekend.

The right-back came off after 25 minutes during the 2-0 win over Aston Villa at Anfield before the international break and has not been seen since.

He then retired from the England squad for the November internationals.

And heading into this game, there is a big question mark over his availability.

Here, talkSPORT.com looks at Alexander-Arnold's situation.

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold fit to face Southampton?

As things stand, it seems unlikely that the right-back will feature on the south coast.

This is because you still have to train with the rest of your Liverpool teammates since the injury.

Alexander-Arnold He started the win over Villa before complaining of a hamstring problem and limping off the pitch.

Speaking after the match, Reds boss Arne Slot He said: “It's hard to say how serious it is, but it's always serious if a player comes off in the first half.

“Not because I didn't like him, but because he asked for it himself.

“He didn't ask for it because he was tired, he asked for it because he felt something.

“First of all, it's not a good sign, but it's always difficult to say exactly what is so close after the game. Let's wait and see.”

“I would be surprised if we saw him play for the England team this week, but I hope he can.”

Slot was right to doubt he would play for England because he withdrew from the team.

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He was one of nine players to retire of Lee Carsley's final games as interim boss of the Three Lions, which they won 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.

It was no doubt hoped that the extra rest would allow Alexander-Arnold to return.

But Slot revealed in his pre-match press conference that the 26-year-old had not yet trained.

He said: “Trent isn't training with us yet but he's arriving so we're hoping he'll be back soon.”

This suggests he could train on Saturday, meaning he would have the opportunity to play on Sunday.

However, Alexander-Arnold is more likely to face again real Madrid in the Champions League next week.

Slot said: “With Trent, it will be between (games).”

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It looks like the Reds will have to do without their star right-back for this Premier League fixture.

But he should return to play at least some role against Real Madrid.