Photo: Liverpool fans will be baffled as strange picture of Alexander-Arnold emerges from training

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Earlier today, Trent Alexander-Arnold was photographed at the AXA Training Centre, and many Liverpool fans will surely be baffled.

The Liverpool No.66 was practising his freekicks ahead of the Champions League final against Real Madrid on Saturday, while wearing a rather unusual piece of kit…

What’s the story?

Well, Alexander-Arnold was seen at the AXA Training Centre wearing something that made him look more like a lab experiment than a footballer.

As you can see, the 23-year-old was hooked up to brain sensors in training, as he and Liverpool look to make marginal gains ahead of their trip to Paris.

So, what is the point in all of these wires and sensors?

Well, Liverpool have teamed up with a company called neuro11, who specialise in neuroscience, psychology, and sports science.

In an interview with The Athletic, neuro11 explained how they believe the physical side of football has been maxed out, with players now extremely fit.

As a result, neuro11 intend to directly train the brain. Dr Niklas Hausler and Patrick Hantschke co-founded the company, and after a meeting with Jürgen Klopp at Melwood in 2019, they were invited to do some sessions at the club’s pre-season training camp in Evian, France

Having already hired Thomas Gronnemark as a specialist throw-in coach, the German is a fan of innovative ways to get ahead of the opposition, hence why he has encouraged and embraced the work of neuro11.

Liverpool & Trent Alexander-Arnold are miles ahead

Without a doubt, Liverpool are leading the way in terms of sports science in football, and the results are there for all to see.

It was neuro11 who actually helped Klopp choose the order of Liverpool’s penalty takers in the Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea.

You may have noticed little things, such as Alisson always handing the ball to his teammate instead of Kepa Arrizabalaga doing it, which would potentially invite the Spaniard to try a distraction method or two.

It is mightily impressive stuff from Liverpool, and if they overcome Real Madrid in Paris this Saturday, others will surely get in touch with neuro11.