Trent Alexander-Arnold hits landmark Premier League assist number

Trent Alexander-Arnold registered the fiftieth Premier League assist of his profession throughout Liverpool’s 6-1 victory over Leeds on Monday night time.

The England proper again, referred to as one of the vital inventive gamers in world soccer, has endured a troublesome season alongside most of his Reds teammates however was on prime kind for the journey to Elland Road.

Alexander-Arnold teed up Cody Gakpo for his first assist of the night time and introduced up his half century in second half harm time, sending a lob excessive for substitute Darwin Nunez to transform.

Those had been the primary and final objectives of the night time, with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah netting braces alongside Luis Sinisterra’s comfort for Leeds.

Alexander-Arnold had managed simply two league assists earlier than his final two video games, now sitting on 5 after crossing for Roberto Firmino to equalise within the 2-2 draw with Arsenal earlier than Monday night time’s double.

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When requested if Alexander-Arnold is a midfielder or a full again, supervisor Jurgen Klopp responded: “Because it’s Trent it’s both. I think the goal for Darwin is an exceptional pass. He can be both but in general you are right we need to be better protected as well because we concede too many counter-attacks.

“Trent performed a extremely good sport however once we misplaced the ball the response was rather a lot completely different. All gamers we should have the ability to shield and for that the formations fits us a lot better.”

Alexander-Arnold has become renowned for his passing and crossing ability, setting up the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino frequently down the years.

His best haul for a season remains 2019, when he picked up 13 assists for Liverpool in 38 Premier League games as the Reds won the title. He had managed 12 the season before.