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Connor O'Neill

Liverpool fans raving about Trent Alexander-Arnold after 'different class' moment against Brentford

Trent Alexander-Arnold has once again stolen the show for Liverpool.

Speaking ahead of his side’s visit to Anfield, Brentford manager Thomas Frank claimed Alexander-Arnold’s future may belong in the heart of Liverpool’s midfield because he is one of the best passers in the world.

After a season in which the England international’s defending at right back has been severely criticised, Alexander-Arnold has impressed in a floating role when his side has been in possession in recent weeks.

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And now, and not for the first time in his Liverpool career, Alexander-Arnold has left Reds supporters in awe of something he has done on a football pitch.

Speaking about Alexander-Arnold's new position on Saturday evening, Jamie Redknapp said: "If you are going to play this system, you have to know that you will be open, and you have to be versatile at times to make sure and cover what he is vacating."

Micah Richards then added: "I think it’s wonderful because when you have a player with this sort of special talent, you have to accommodate that for what is best for the team.

"He has got six assists in his last six games, and it just allows him to focus on what he is good at, rather than what he is not.

"I do think as a centre half, playing there as well, it does leave you a little bit exposed, but Konate has that pace to deal with that position. You just find yourself in areas that you wouldn’t normally find yourself at times, and you have to."

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