Trent Alexander-Arnold acknowledged he has made a gradual begin to his season with Liverpool but stays optimistic for the rest of the marketing campaign after silencing his doubters with a fantastic strike in opposition to Rangers.
The right-back has come beneath criticism for his defensive capabilities amid an underwhelming spell of type for Liverpool, with Alexander-Arnold additionally unused by Gareth Southgate and England in September.
Gary Neville hailed the potential of Alexander-Arnold, likening his capacity to Cafu on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, but detailed the defensive failings which are inflicting repeated issues for the 23-year-old.
Alexander-Arnold responded by curling a seventh-minute opener in opposition to Rangers within the Champions League, although he admitted he has been off form this time period to date.
“No matter what I always try and think positively, people will say things but for me, it’s about going out there and performing for the team,” he informed BT Sport.
“Going on the market, getting the wins and serving to the staff is an important factor. It has been a gradual begin to the season for me, but I’m wanting ahead to the remainder of the season.
“The efficiency was nice from the lads, we by no means actually bought happening Saturday [a 3-3 draw with Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League], our press was poor and we had been gradual out the blocks.
“It was the complete opposite today, we started well and continued throughout the game. They had their spells, especially in the second half, but we were outstanding.”
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 4, 2022
Alexander-Arnold’s opening purpose was his sixth free-kick purpose in all competitions because the begin of the 2016-17 season, with no Liverpool participant scoring extra occasions from free-kick conditions in that interval.
“I don’t normally score them from that side I usually go from the other side of the pitch,” he continued.
“For me, it was about getting it on target, when I am practising, rebounds and all that makes it the most dangerous situation.”
Victory stored Liverpool three factors behind Group A leaders Napoli, who thrashed Ajax 6-1 within the different sport on Tuesday, with a return journey to Rangers coming subsequent week for the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect should first go to Premier League leaders Arsenal on Sunday, with Alexander-Arnold relishing a busy schedule heading into the World Cup in November.
“This year is going to be very intense. It’s what we’re used to, three games a week,” he added. “There are no excuses. With the games coming thick and fast, it’s exciting for us.”
Discussion about this post