Liverpool news: Pundit hails Trent Alexander-Arnold after reveal – ‘It’s a myth’
Kevin Campbell has heaped praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold for his “really strong defensive performances” for Liverpool this month.
The former Arsenal and Everton striker, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, claimed “it is a myth” that the 23-year-old cannot defend.
Alexander-Arnold impressive on Saturday in a 2-0 win over Brighton.
The right-back contributed five accurate crosses, four key passes, two tackles and an interception at the Amex Stadium. [WhoScored]
Jurgen Klopp’s side have not conceded in their the last six Premier League fixtures that Alexander-Arnold has started.
When asked if it was a myth that Alexander-Arnold can’t defend, Campbell told Football Insider‘s Dylan Childs: “It is a bit of a myth if you ask me.
“He can defend and we’ve seen that in recent weeks.
“Make no mistake about it, the best thing about Trent is his offence. When he shows his defensive qualities it is good to see. He is so much more gifted going forward and Liverpool dominate games so you see more of him in an attacking sense.
“Look, I understand people questioning his defensive qualities because he is not a great defender but he is a decent defender. He doesn’t need to be a great defender most of the time though.
“The fact that he has recently put in really strong defensive performances is great for Liverpool. They’ve needed him against West Ham and Inter Milan in particular.”
In other news, a pundit has issued an ‘unexpected’ claim about Naby Keita after what he has just seen from the Liverpool midfielder.