According to Roy Keane, Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool “can’t believe how bad” he is at defending.
In the most recent Stick to Football podcast episode from The Overlap, Keane discussed the Liverpool player.
For Liverpool, Trent Alexander-Arnold is having a fantastic season, especially when it comes to his offensive output.
In all competitions, the 25-year-old has already made an impact with two goals and nine assists.
Recently, Jurgen Klopp has allowed the full-back to roam into midfield, and it has undoubtedly helped him.
However, the defensive aspect of Alexander-Arnold’s game continues to be criticized, and Roy Keane is the most recent commentator to voice his concerns.
Keane is taken aback by “how bad” Trent’s defense is.
Gary Neville asked Jamie Carragher on The Overlap who he thought was the best player of the year thus far.
The legendary Liverpool player remarked, “I think Trent Alexander-Arnold would be near the top.”
“I can’t believe how bad he is at defending,” Keane retorted. It seems as though a guy with a lot of gaming experience has never played the position before.
“It’s astounding how many people ignore him and run.” When he has it, he is intelligent.
It’s undeniable that Alexander-Arnold occasionally has defensive line issues.However, his attacking third-quarter contributions to this Liverpool team far surpass any potential defensive shortcomings.
Although there have been suggestions that Klopp play the full-back in midfield, he is currently flourishing in the opposite position.
We don’t think Alexander-Arnold’s defensive profile is as terrible as many commentators would have it.
He does, of course, have trouble against crafty wingers, particularly in one-on-one matchups. However, he is also quite good at getting the ball back for Liverpool in risky situations.
In the future, it wouldn’t be shocking to see him switch to a midfield position. However, he’s doing well in his current role for the time being and has contributed significantly to Liverpool’s strong season opening half.
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