According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane thinks that Trent Alexander-Arnold is the weak link in the Liverpool team.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will take on defending La Liga champions Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie this week.
Defensa Central has claimed that Madrid boss Zidane has identified Liverpool right-back Alexander-Arnold as the weak link and has told Vinicius Junior to attack him.
The report in the Spanish news outlet has claimed that the 20-year-old winger will start for Madrid, and that Zidane has instructed the Brazil international to use his pace and power to exploit the England international right-back.
Fascinating battle
Alexander-Arnold is not having the best of seasons, but the Liverpool right-back reminded his detractors what he capable of with his performance and brilliant cross for Diogo Jota’s first goal against Arsenal at the weekend.
Vinicius Junior is still developing his game, but his pace, power and ability to run at defenders should make Liverpool wary.
It will a fascinating battle between the 22-year-old England international and the 20-year-old Brazil international.
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