Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has raved about Liverpool star and England international teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Bukayo Saka has said on Channel 4 that Trent Alexander-Arnold is a top player, with the Arsenal winger praising the Liverpool right-back for helping him score his second goal for England against North Macedonia.
England hammered North Macedonia 7-0 at Old Trafford in UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group C on Monday evening.
Saka scored a hat-trick for the Three Lions.
The Arsenal star’s second goal in the 47th minute was arguably the best of the three.
Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold provided a brilliant long pass that Saka controlled perfectly and slammed home.
Alexander-Arnold is a right-back by trade, but the £160,000-a-week (SalarySport) started on the right of a midfield three for England against North Macedonia.
The 24-year-old was playing in a midfield role for Liverpool in the final weeks of last season as well.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka praises Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold
Saka said about Alexander-Arnold playing in midfield: “He’s a top player. At half-time he said to me he was going to do that pass.
“When I scored I was looking for him to thank him. I didn’t have to break my stride.”
Encouraging
Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was criticised by many last season for struggling defensively.
And we have to say that the 24-year-old should have done better at the back for Liverpool.
However, the England international is flourishing in a midfield role now.
Alexander-Arnold has a wide passing range and is very good at creating chances.
Now, of course, playing in midfield and playing well on a consistent basis is not that easy, and while the Liverpool star has done well in that role, we must give him more time to properly understand that position.
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