Jürgen Klopp’s admission prompts Trent Alexander-Arnold to declare his candidacy for the future Liverpool manager.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has shared his role expectations with the incoming manager of Liverpool. He has also said that he is “on the fence” over Jürgen Klopp’s exit.
Jürgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool has left Trent Alexander-Arnold “on the fence,” he has revealed.(Photo courtesy of Getty Images) )
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Despite having previously hinted that he could prefer a transfer into midfield, Trent Alexander-Arnold maintains that he still views himself as a right-back.
Therefore, the decision of his role may rest with Liverpool’s future manager.
Throughout his tenure at Anfield, there has been a heated discussion regarding Alexander-Arnold’s ideal position.
Having previously referred to him as the “best right-back in the world,” Jürgen Klopp has mostly continued to insist that he should stay in defense.
The last year or two has seen a slight softening of that position.With possession, Alexander-Arnold has effectively moved into a midfield role thanks to Klopp’s hybrid use of the 25-year-old.
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The Academy graduate has previously stated that midfield is where he wants to play this season. In December, Alexander-Arnold told the ECHO, “I think that’s probably the path and the route that I’m on.”
“To be honest, it’s not my decision in the end, but I enjoy playing in the middle of the pitch and just want to help the team win games.”
Now, Alexander-Arnold is refocusing his midfield goals. Speaking on Sky Bet’s program The Overlap, he stated: “I would say that, in my opinion, I still view myself as a right back, but I can definitely play in both positions when necessary.
“I’m still a right back, so that’s my emphasis until the gaffer tells me differently.
I play inside when we have the ball, but I’m right back when you write my name on the squad sheet.
Klopp is expected to depart Liverpool at the end of the current campaign; thus, Alexander-Arnold’s best position may then go to the club’s next manager.
“I’d definitely say I’m seated on the fence with regards to my emotions about a new manager coming in,” Alexander-Arnold continued in reference to the managerial transition.
“The pre-season will be entirely different, and it will be strange to show up and have to learn a new playing style.
When I show up for preseason, I know to jump in and press there because, unlike now, I know without a word from the manager that he wants me to play.
However, this summer, my next preseason will send a totally different message.
“It may seem unusual, but I think the team, players, and club would benefit from a fresh challenge.”It will be intriguing to watch what Liverpool’s next manager does with Alexander-Arnold. Although he appears to be making progress playing in midfield, a tactical change could very possibly force him to stay at right-back.
Alexander-Arnold would be suited for Rúben Amorim’s three-at-the-back formation, which is now the front-runner to succeed Klopp. He will surely be one of Liverpool’s most important players in the next few years, regardless of the position he plays.
