Trent Alexander-Arnold was a joy to watch at times on Sunday, as Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield.
The 21-year-old’s technical brilliance caught the eye more than any other player on the pitch, showing why he is regarded as such a special talent.
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has created more chances than him (37) this season, which speaks volumes.
Someone who was in awe of Alexander-Arnold’s attacking performance was Gary Neville, who admittedly knows a thing or two about what makes a top class right-back.
Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, the Manchester United legend admitted he is one of the best he has ever seen in that position, in an attacking sense:
Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the best attacking right backs I’ve ever seen.
If he improves some of his defensive play he will go down as one of the best”, adding, “he passes like a number 10.
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Alexander-Arnold is a generational talent – someone with the ability to be a future legend for both Liverpool and England.
In terms of his quality on the ball, there is no better right-back in world football.
In fairness, there are still slight flaws to the defensive side of Alexander-Arnold’s game, as Neville also pointed out, but he will mature over time.
Liverpool have a genuine superstar in their ranks when it comes to the boyhood Red – Sunday was his latest show of brilliance.
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