Former Anfield icon Robbie Fowler has leapt to the defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold and admitted he understands the pressure the defender is under due to being a local player.
Alexander-Arnold - born and raised in West Derby - like many of his team-mates, has endured a difficult start to the 2022/23 season and has been publically scrutinised for his performances against Manchester United, Arsenal and Napoli in particular.
The right-back's difficulties continued in September when he was left out of the England squad for the Nations League finale against Germany by manager Gareth Southgate. Leaving the defender - along with Fikayo Tomori, Jarrod Bowen and James Ward-Prowse - consigned to the stands of Wembley to watch the six-goal thriller.
