Gary Lineker believes Liverpool are not getting the best out of Trent Alexander-Arnold by playing him at right-back instead of in midfield.
Reds star Alexander-Arnold continues to be at the centre of hotly-contested debates during the World Cup, with the 24-year-old continually snubbed by England manager Gareth Southgate. Kieran Trippier started the first two group stage games, with Kyle Walker brought in for the 3-0 win against Wales on Tuesday despite not playing a single minute of football for nearly two months.
Southgate's stance toward Alexander-Arnold presents further evidence to the argument that the Liverpool No.66 is not fully appreciated at international level. That's a far cry from the feeling on Merseyside, where the Reds' right-back is a mainstay in Jurgen Klopp's side and a vital cog in their recent success. The West-Derby born star has become one of the most creative full-backs in history under Klopp, but this season has seen defensive weaknesses exposed and, at times, fixated on.
