Andy Robertson has questioned the criticism aimed at his Liverpool team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The duo have formed an impressive partnership as Liverpool’s full-backs during Jurgen Klopp's in time of the club. Robertson and Alexander-Arnold have registered a combined total of 126 assists for the Reds
However, this season has been more of a struggle for the pair when it comes to creating goals. Robertson has nine assists to his name in all competitions, while Alexander-Arnold has just three.
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But the bigger spotlight has been on the latter's defending with pundits quick to question his performances and role in the Liverpool team. The latest to do so is Jamie Carragher, following the Reds’ defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League last night.
And Robertson has spoken about the quality of Alexander-Arnold, as well as the criticism the Premier League and Champions League winner has received. The Scotland captain, speaking on the Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast for the BBC, said: "He's a special, special player and sometimes people forget how young he is,” said Robertson.
“But, he's got the world at his feet. He's up there with the best players in the world, never mind best right-backs.”
Robertson added: "People are quick to talk players up, especially English players. But they're also quick to knock them back down again.
“Since he's come onto the scene, he's been frightening...what he's done with a football, what he's done for the game, what he's done for the club. He's been unbelievable.
“We all show weaknesses. Every full-back gets beat by a winger every now and again. We all have dips of form.
“Maybe when Trent has a wee dip in form, a lot more gets said about it than other players. I don't know why but I know he's a strong character and he can block it out.
“So, when things get said, I don't worry about him. That's for sure. But, yeah, the criticism of him is quite heavy and I don't really know why."
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