Jürgen Klopp has issued a staunch defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold and claimed criticism of the “world-class” right-back betrays a misunderstanding of how Liverpool play.
The Liverpool manager refused to be drawn into a public row over Gareth Southgate’s decision to drop Alexander-Arnold from the England squad that faced Germany, or his insistence that Kieran Trippier’s “all-round game” is ahead of the 23-year-old’s. Klopp admitted his right-back’s defending must improve – along with that of the rest of the Liverpool team – but believes Alexander-Arnold is being unfairly judged on that one aspect of his game when his overall contribution is unique. The Liverpool manager is bewildered by the criticism.
