Kaoru Mitoma insisted Trent Alexander-Arnold is "totally strong" as he rubbished suggestions the Liverpool right-back is a weak link in defence.
Brighton winger Mitoma, 25, has run Alexander-Arnold, 24, ragged twice in the last month, first in a 3-0 Premier League victory for the Seagulls and a next in a 2-1 FA Cup win two weeks later. The Japan international has been one of the breakout stars of the season since making his Brighton debut back in August, scoring seven goals in 20 appearances in all competitions.
Mitoma is far from the only winger to cause Alexander-Arnold all sorts of problems in recent months, leading to many pundits questioning his defensive game. For all his brilliance on the ball, there are long-standing concerns over the England international's positioning and ability in one-versus-one duels.
