Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has explained that Trent Alexander Arnold can become ‘world class’ if he reduces his errors in his game.
Alexander-Arnold burst onto the scene back in 2016 before cementing his place as a regular for Jurgen Klopp in the following season after a serious injury ruled Nathaniel Clyne out of action.
The full-back enjoyed a phenomenal 2018-19 season as he finished the Premier League with 11 assists from the right-back slot. Alexander Arnold became the youngest player to start in two successive Champions League finals as Liverpool defeated Tottenham Hotspur to win their sixth UCL title this summer.
However, speaking as a former right-back, Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes that Alexander-Arnold could become a world-class player if he can start reducing the number of defensive errors that he commits in a game.
While speaking to Sky Sports, the 41-year-old explained the differences between Robertson and Trent, “Trent’s five years younger than Andy Robertson, he’s not the finished article when it comes to defending. He spends so much time on the front foot. They’ve got such good players around him, that he’s not asked to do much at the other end, but it will cost them at times. That’s a part of the game you can learn, the easiest part. What’s he’s got in abundance is athleticism, and he’s got a wand of a right foot. He can whip the balls in when he gets into the attacking half. He’s a very special player, who will only get better.”
Liverpool managed to make a 2-1 comeback against Tottenham Hotspur to regain their six point lead over Manchester City.
