Former England defender Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold for his delivery and chance creation, comparing the Liverpool right-back to Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.
Alexander-Arnold has been in phenomenal form in recent weeks, providing multiple assists as Liverpool strive for four trophies this season having already secured the Carabao Cup.
The full-back set up Sadio Mane to score the winner in the Reds' 1-0 victory over West Ham United last weekend.
That assist took Alexander-Arnold to 11 in the Premier League and 17 in all competitions in 35 games.
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Speaking prior to Liverpool's Champions League clash against Inter Milan on Tuesday night, Ferdinand broke down the assist and compared the defender to one of the most prolific midfielders in the Premier League at the moment in De Bruyne.
“Look where he is there [centrally] – that’s where he’s starting,” said Ferdinand. “That’s like Kevin De Bruyne territory in that position, almost like a false 10, 8 position.
“You don’t get assists just from being in the right positions, you’ve got to be able to execute and that’s what he has above most. He’s a phenomenal footballer.”
Alexander-Arnold went close in the defeat against Inter, narrowly sending a free kick wide.
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