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Klopp in 2021: “Why make best right-back in the world a midfielder”

Trent Alexander-Arnold: From Right-Back to Midfield Maestro Klopp's Tactical Evolution: Alexander-Arnold's New Role In the ever-evolving world of football tactics, Jurgen Klopp's recent strategic shift at Liverpool has been nothing short of intriguing. Central to this change has been the transformation of Trent Alexander-Arnold from a world-class right-back to a midfield dynamo. As James Pearce of...

Liverpool Should Start Moving Away from The Hybrid Initiative 

Reds Need A Change of Tactics Soon The way this current 2023/24 season is unfolding has me in little doubt that whatever formation initiative is being undertaken (this year), will eventually be replaced by the Reds' illustrious German manager. Whether or not the decision to switch Trent Alexander-Arnold into the hybrid role (late last season)...

England’s Tactical Shift: Trent’s New Role

Alexander-Arnold's Midfield Ambitions: A Tactical Evolution or a Misstep? Unveiling Trent's Midfield Mastery In a recent insightful piece by Henry Winter in The Times, the spotlight is on Trent Alexander-Arnold's evolving role in football. Known for his exceptional skills as a right-back at Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is now eyeing a more central role in the team. As...

Elliott Stands Up for Henderson After England Jeers

Henderson Finds an Ally in Elliott Amidst Unfair Criticism In the world of football, loyalty and support go a long way, especially when the going gets tough. Harvey Elliott, Liverpool’s prodigious talent, recently stood up for Jordan Henderson following the unwarranted criticism he faced. Henderson, who waved goodbye to Liverpool this summer for Al Ettifaq,...

England Risk Losing Jones to Nigeria: Here’s Why

Jones Being Coveted by Nigeria A surprising story emerged this week, with Liverpool’s starting midfielder, Curtis Jones, considering his international football allegiance. This story may have little genuine substance, with the potential that Jones is merely being coveted by Nigeria, given his grandmother’s heritage. The most alarming notion would not be losing this gifted middle...

Trent Effective in Midfield, But Hybrid Role Unsustainable

The Evolution and Dilemma of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool Each of Liverpool’s opening three games have offered as many questions as answers. In the closing ten game run of last year, we saw Trent Alexander Arnold explode into a new hybrid position, as our coaching team searched for a way of being competitive once more....

From LFC Right-Back to England Number 10: Alexander-Arnold

The Pride of Liverpool Triumphs as England's Midfield Maestro Trent Alexander-Arnold: From Full-Back to Number 10 Trent Alexander-Arnold's journey from being an established star at Liverpool to demonstrating his remarkable versatility for England has been a testament to his unrelenting dedication and evolving prowess. Although the 24-year-old's initial appearances in the midfield for the national side...

Can The World Cup Reinvigorate Trent Alexander-Arnold?

It’s confirmed, Trent Alexander Arnold will be participating in the World Cup in Qatar. With the injury to Reece James, Gareth Southgate had little choice but to call upon the heavily criticised Liverpool fullback for his final squad list. There has been a few eyebrow raising decisions made (by Southgate), but for the purposes...

Trent Alexander Arnold – A World Class Footballer

I read this morning how Trent Alexander-Arnold has been omitted from the England squad for the Germany game. I was neither surprised nor worried by the fact, as a mediocre manager (Gareth Southgate) has clearly settled on other options. Kyle Walker, Reece James & Kieran Tripper are all ahead of Trent in the Three...

Liverpool and the International Break: A Diary Of Nothing

Two weeks without a Liverpool game. Two whole weeks. It’s Day 8 and I’m really struggling. International breaks can be a necessary evil—you have to qualify for the World Cup or European Championship after all and those games have to be played at some point—but do we really have to have so many? What are we meant...