Trent Alexander-Arnold has transformed into a hybrid defender and quickly re-established his reputation as one of the world’s best talents.
But despite the Scouser’s utility in midfield, Glen Johnson warned it would be inappropriate to start the 25-year-old at centre-back against Manchester City.
“I don’t think Liverpool should play Trent full-time in midfield,” the 39-year-old told Skwavka.”He played well as a midfielder for England but I think he can only play against weaker teams.”
“If he plays in midfield against Manchester City, they won’t worry about him and they’ll probably like him.
“It’s always good to experiment and try things, but it’s not something Liverpool should be doing full-time.
“The England international, worth £49.8m (according to the Football Transfer Valuation System), has registered three assists in all competitions this season.
Where does the future lie for Trent Alexander-Arnold? The answer to how Trent will play going forward depends on who you ask.
For Gareth Southgate, our academy graduate is destined to become the heart of the midfield, with the England manager labeling the defender “outstanding” in the Three Lions’ 1-1 draw with North Macedonia.
On the other hand, things get complicated if we think about his role at Liverpool. A permanent spot in midfield seems unlikely for a number of reasons. Perhaps the most important of these is that we have numerous quality options vying for a spot in the starting trio.
From a creative perspective, we wonder if the midfield position will be able to make the most of Alexander-Arnold’s success, especially as his assist numbers remain low.
