Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be out of action for approximately two weeks due to a hamstring injury he sustained during Liverpool's recent victory over Aston Villa. This setback poses a challenge for Lee Carsley as he prepares for England's upcoming Nations League matches against Greece and the Republic of Ireland. The Liverpool defender experienced the injury in the first half of Saturday's Premier League clash. While the injury is not expected to keep him sidelined for an extended period, he will miss England's matches in Greece on Thursday and the home game against the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. In addition to Alexander-Arnold's absence, Carsley may also have to cope without key players such as Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, and Jack Grealish, further complicating his selection for the national team.

Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of England's upcoming Nations League match against Finland and has returned to Arsenal for further evaluation of an injury sustained during the recent loss to Greece. The Arsenal winger played 51 minutes in the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat at Wembley before being substituted for Chelsea's Noni Madueke. This development raises further concerns for Arsenal as they deal with Saka's absence. Additionally, midfielder Jones will also miss the trip to Finland, leaving the squad with 22 players as they prepare to fly out. Stay tuned for more updates on this situation.