Liverpool star admits Klopp is using him in unnatural position Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted that he is naturally better suited to a different position than the one Jurgen Klopp uses him in. The England international has nailed down the starting right-back spot under Klopp since his breakthrough into the first-team fold, having made 20 Premier League appearances this term. Alexander-Arnold was even presented with the match ball in recognition of his hat-trick of assists in Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Watford, and he has revealed who inspired him growing up. He told BBC Sport: “When I was younger I was always a defensive centre-mid player – someone who liked to get on the ball and make things happen. But now it is up to the manager [Jurgen Klopp]. “I am happy to play wherever the boss wants me. At the moment he sees me as a full-back and I am happy there. It is important to bring in different dimensions to the position. “When I was growing up Ashley Cole came in and showed that you don’t just have to be a defender. You can go forward and attack. He showed what full-backs can be. “The dream is to win everything possible for my club and country. I want to be a legend for Liverpool and England. Hopefully one day I can be captain for them both.” Get the latest personalised Reds products on our new TEAMtalk Liverpool shop! The post Liverpool star admits Klopp is using him in unnatural position appeared first on teamtalk.com.

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted that he is naturally better suited to a different position than the one Jurgen Klopp uses him in.

The England international has nailed down the starting right-back spot under Klopp since his breakthrough into the first-team fold, having made 20 Premier League appearances this term.

Alexander-Arnold was even presented with the match ball in recognition of his hat-trick of assists in Liverpool’s 5-0 win over Watford, and he has revealed who inspired him growing up.

He told BBC Sport: “When I was younger I was always a defensive centre-mid player – someone who liked to get on the ball and make things happen. But now it is up to the manager [Jurgen Klopp].

“I am happy to play wherever the boss wants me. At the moment he sees me as a full-back and I am happy there. It is important to bring in different dimensions to the position.

“When I was growing up Ashley Cole came in and showed that you don’t just have to be a defender. You can go forward and attack. He showed what full-backs can be.

“The dream is to win everything possible for my club and country. I want to be a legend for Liverpool and England. Hopefully one day I can be captain for them both.”

 

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