According to a recent report by Don Balon (translated by Fox Sports), Barcelona are interested in securing the signature of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold. The same source has also claimed that the Catalan outfit have identified the English talent as a player who can fill in as a right-winger due to his remarkable attacking potential.
Alexander-Arnold’s Remarkable Rise To Prominence At Anfield
The Liverpool born full-back has enjoyed an incredible rise in European football as he helped his boyhood club win their sixth European Cup at Madrid earlier this summer. He was instrumental behind the Merseyside club’s UEFA Champions League success last season.
Barca got to witness the talented youngster up close and personal when they faced off against the Reds in the semi-finals of the Champions League. Alexander-Arnold put in an impressive offensive display in both legs and helped his side pull off an unlikely comeback at Anfield.
The 20-year-old has continued to improve his game over the summer and has made a sensational start to this campaign. He has already managed to provide two assists in five appearances for Klopp’s team this season across all competitions.
What Are The English Right-Back’s Best Attributes?
Alexander-Arnold is one of the best attacking full-backs in Europe at the moment. He has decent pace and can dribble with the ball without losing possession in the opposition half. However, what makes the England international such an exceptional talent is his ability to whip in some dangerous crosses from the wide areas. He is also a potent goal-threat from dead-ball situations.
The Liverpool youth product can be a bit vulnerable when defending inside his own half, especially during 1v1 situations. Therefore, it makes sense that Barca sees him as a right-winger instead of a full-back.
Why The Reds Cannot Afford To Lose Alexander-Arnold At All Costs
Alexander-Arnold has improved his game a lot under the expert stewardship of Klopp and has shown no indication that he would want to leave his boyhood club in the past. Hence, it seems like a story to fill the papers. Even if Barca are interested, Liverpool have no reason to do business with them and lose one of their most prized assets in the process. The European champions are better off keeping their best players at Anfield in pursuit of even greater glory in the coming years.
