Liverpool have simple answer to Trent Alexander-Arnold dilemma after injury update

Liverpool are hoping to have Trent Alexander-Arnold back in time for the Premier League clash against Brighton at Anfield on March 31.

The Reds' vice-captain has been out since suffering a reoccurrence of a knee injury during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Burnley at Anfield in early February. Alexander-Arnold had to be substituted at half-time after the problem flared up. He'd already spent three weeks on the sidelines with the problem.

His return will come as a boost for Liverpool but also a dilemma for Jurgen Klopp, who has Conor Bradley performing well at right-back, Joe Gomez as another option and a midfield trio also in good form.

Our ECHO panel has their say on how Alexander-Arnold should be used when he returns:

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First all, kudos for Conor Bradley for making hay while the sun has shone in Trent Alexander-Arnold's absence.

The West Derby-born defender has been in and out of the side the majority of 2024 and while he has been away, Bradley has stepped up to the plate, massively.

The Northern Ireland international has surely made himself a part of the senior squad going forward and there will be few qualms whenever he is included next season, provided the new manager sees what has been evident since he was thrust into the team after Alexander-Arnold's injury.

But, having said all of that, the imminent return of Alexander-Arnold will be huge for the Reds as they look to really turn the screw in this Premier League title race for the final 10