Topic: Trent Alexander-Arnold

[Gifted Right Foot]

We have the perfect set up for this lad to develop.  He has one of the best right backs in the league to learn off.  He has no pressure to be rushed in either.  He can take his time and develop under one of the best managers in the world. 

[GreatEx]

looking like a solid back up for Clyne... we needed that, Clyne realy needs rest as he is playing always when fit...

imo good future ahead of this kid, looks solid for his age...

Clyne doesn't need rest, he can play every minute of every game if he doesn't get injured. The man is a machine.

And with that, I have jinxed him and he will rupture an ACL at the weekend. Sorry about that, folks.

But TAA is a very exciting young talent, and looks to be fulfilling my hope in the summer that we would be covered at RB without reaching into the transfer market (especially after loaning Flanno out). Playing Milner at LB: genius. Letting Alexander-Arnold be the #1 reserve at RB: starting to look like genius. I am so fucking hard for Klopp...

[SwordInYourGut]

Clyne is clearly better but even right now I think TAA offers more going forward than Clyne. The quality of his crossing... and to think Moreno took some of the set pieces today 

[Frizzo]

We have the perfect set up for this lad to develop.  He has one of the best right backs in the league to learn off.  He has no pressure to be rushed in either.  He can take his time and develop under one of the best managers in the world.

I read that three times. Perfectly put.

[redtel]

The way that the cross swerves reminded me of Aurelio, albeit a right footed one.

It was a wicked cross begging to be turned in which Origi did brilliantly to break the deadlock.

What I noticed on replay was how he got his body in shape to deliver it,and in doing so, timed it perfectly for when Origi would arrive. Class player with a football brain.

[proudred]

The cross reminded me of de bruyne's cross to aguero a couple of weeks ago.

[Mighty Zeus]

What I noticed on replay was how he got his body in shape to deliver it,

I watch as many of the youth team games as I can. I really like Trent A-A's poise. He looks as if he stretches or does martial arts or something. Very nice balance.

[The G in Gerrard]

Superb last night.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

Needs to be careful about playing midfielders into trouble (perhaps because he seems so technically gifted he assumes everyone can get out of tight spaces like him  ) but otherwise there seems very little not to like about this lad. I'm a big fan of full backs with two feet as it helps open up the pitch.

I'd be playing him in the semi finals even if we get United or Arsenal. He's 100% earned it.

Peach of a cross too, although we're screaming at Mignolet if he lets their striker tap it in from three yards.

[gatcliffe]

Fantastic to think he is ours and so young.

[nico 8]

I get the feeling that if Clyne were to get injured or suspended he might find Alexander-Arnold very difficult to displace - I mean that cross today, A-A made look effortless something that Clyne would struggle to achieve from multiple attempts. That's no slight on Clyne either, he's a hugely consistent, solid, quality player, but I think Alexander-Arnold has a little bit of magic about him.

TAA is a great talent and as good as the cross was, I do believe that it was Origi's movement and clinical finish that made it so special. Not so sure most strikers would have had that movement.

[mc_red22]

Needs to be careful about playing midfielders into trouble (perhaps because he seems so technically gifted he assumes everyone can get out of tight spaces like him  ) but otherwise there seems very little not to like about this lad. I'm a big fan of full backs with two feet as it helps open up the pitch.

I'd be playing him in the semi finals even if we get United or Arsenal. He's 100% earned it.

Peach of a cross too, although we're screaming at Mignolet if he lets their striker tap it in from three yards.

No problem with that pass into Stewart (if that's what you're on about)? It was just shit control from Stewart.

[6BigCups]

I wonder if RB is going to be his long term position? Doesn't he play CM, AM, RW etc for the reserves?

[Buck Pete]

I wonder if RB is going to be his long term position? Doesn't he play CM, AM, RW etc for the reserves?

I reckon it is mate.

RB was always the position that worried me before TAA started showing his worth.  I always thought If Clyne picked up an injury we would have been in big trouble.

I obviously want Clyne fit and playing all season but in TAA we now have a capable replacement should the worse happen. 

Nobody really knows for sure how he'd fare against the better players in the Prem until it happens, and no offence to TAA I hope we don't have to find out any time soon.

[Redman78]

I wonder if RB is going to be his long term position? Doesn't he play CM, AM, RW etc for the reserves?

I think with the attributes he has, he could turn into a great cm

[mc_red22]

I wonder if RB is going to be his long term position? Doesn't he play CM, AM, RW etc for the reserves?

The main times he's played RW is when players like Randall have been getting game time to keep their fitness levels up. His main position is RB and he'll no doubt stay there.

[Fordy]

Bright future ahead and he is learning from the best RB in the division.

[Dundalis]

Don't see why we don't develop his utility by letting him try LB in the U23's. He'd have a better shot at this point at challenging for that spot. At least gives him two genuine positions for where he can come in and play. Fuck Moreno off.

[SpionBob]

I remember a few years ago a young lad made a few appearances at right back in the early stages of his career. Went on to win almost everything, scored in the final of every cup competition during his Liverpool career and got over a 100 caps for England.

[Anfield89]

looking like a solid back up for Clyne... we needed that, Clyne realy needs rest as he is playing always when fit...

imo good future ahead of this kid, looks solid for his age...

He's looking very good backup, I wouldn't say Clyne needs a rest our players need to be able to play 3 games a week.

[Boaty McBoatface]

I remember a few years ago a young lad made a few appearances at right back in the early stages of his career. Went on to win almost everything, scored in the final of every cup competition during his Liverpool career and got over a 100 caps for England.

No pressure there then.

[mc_red22]

Don't see why we don't develop his utility by letting him try LB in the U23's. He'd have a better shot at this point at challenging for that spot. At least gives him two genuine positions for where he can come in and play. Fuck Moreno off.

He's too good/comfortable on his right side to be used at LB IMO. Getting forward, whipping in crosses and/or shooting won't be as easy when he constantly has to turn infield onto his right foot.

[simbo]

I think with the attributes he has, he could turn into a great cm

agree, that was a cross from a player use to playing in midfield

[mc_red22]

agree, that was a cross from a player use to playing in midfield

But he plays mostly at RB so how does that work out?

[6BigCups]

I reckon it is mate.

RB was always the position that worried me before TAA started showing his worth.  I always thought If Clyne picked up an injury we would have been in big trouble.

I obviously want Clyne fit and playing all season but in TAA we now have a capable replacement should the worse happen. 

Nobody really knows for sure how he'd fare against the better players in the Prem until it happens, and no offence to TAA I hope we don't have to find out any time soon.

Agreed that he's probably going to end there. If anything, in terms of squad necessity/game time it'd serve his best interests.

[Sangria]

did gerrard play a ball in like that for owen to score against newcastle at the end of one season? maybe 2003 or 2004. we were competing with newcastle for the last champions league spot i think

It reminded me of McAteer's cross to Collymore in the first Newcastle 4-3. Going just beyond the first defender, dropping just short of him. If it curled more beyond him, it would have been the perfect own goal cross as McAteer's was. As it was, it was horrible enough for a defender facing his own goal to face.

[Chig]

Am I the only one willing to bet that TAA will be our no#1 RB next season, with Clyne as our LB.

[El Lobo]

Am I the only one willing to bet that TAA will be our no#1 RB next season, with Clyne as our LB.

 

I'd have thought so.

Clynes been about our most consistent player under Klopp, absolutely nothing to suggest he'd put him into an unfamiliar position (where Milner is excelling anyway) so we can shoehorn a kid into his position.

[bigbear]

Am I the only one willing to bet that TAA will be our no#1 RB next season, with Clyne as our LB.

I don't think Klopp would want such a right footed left back.

TAA has loads of time to develop. If we are in Europe next year and do reasonably well that's 8 extra games minimum plus Cup games. If TAA played 15 games next season he will have done great and I can see Klopp starting to use him at home to weaker sides just to give Clyne a blow if we are playing midweek etc - plus there are always injuries.

[Persephone]

Am I the only one willing to bet that TAA will be our no#1 RB next season, with Clyne as our LB.

Yes you are. No chance of that, Clyne is our first choice RB for the next 4 years minimum. We'll buy a new LB to compete with Milner

[rscanderlech]

Yes you are. No chance of that, Clyne is our first choice RB for the next 4 years minimum. We'll buy a new LB to compete with Milner

while I dont disagree that TAA isnt taking over Clyne so soon, I think four years is over-the-top. For all you know, TAA could develop very fast and be our best RB in 3 years...

[Persephone]

while I dont disagree that TAA isnt taking over Clyne so soon, I think four years is over-the-top. For all you know, TAA could develop very fast and be our best RB in 3 years...

How many top class defenders are there at 21? Which is what he'll be. Give him time and he may be a very good player for us but this pressure being placed on him is crazy.

[mc_red22]

Am I the only one willing to bet that TAA will be our no#1 RB next season, with Clyne as our LB.

Trenth isn't ready yet for that level of responsibility every week. It's best for him to develop and dip him in and out of the team over the next couple of seasons.

[rscanderlech]

How many top class defenders are there at 21? Which is what he'll be. Give him time and he may be a very good player for us but this pressure being placed on him is crazy.

All im objecting to is the idea that Clyne is guaranteed to be superior for a full 4 years. He isn't philippe Lahm or Cafu.

[Dench57]

philippe Lahm

So good he became Brazilian!

[Persephone]

All im objecting to is the idea that Clyne is guaranteed to be superior for a full 4 years. He isn't philippe Lahm or Cafu.

Clyne is currently one of the best RB's in the country, bar serious injury I can see him keeping his current level. He doesn't need to be Lahm. I think TAA has a long way to go before he even challenges him. I also think that's he's going to be the type who takes a while to grow into his body. He is not up for the rigours of the league yet and may never be, that's the point of waiting for him to develop

[DanA]

With European football there is an extra 8+ games a season, as a no.2 RB TAA should have plenty of opportunity to develop. No reason to wait.

[mc_red22]

As always, when a new kid bursts onto the scene some people make him out to be the front runner for the following season's Ballon d'Or.  Why can't players just develop and have the fans be patient enough to see what happens? Everything has to be "he'll be the starter in no time", "he's better than X player", "we shouldn't buy so and so because it'll hurt X player's progress" etc. Nobody has a clue what is going to happen next season or the following season, not us, not the players and not the manager. TAA as of right now isn't ready for the responsibility of being first choice and quite frankly he isn't anywhere near Clyne's level so there isn't even an argument to be had.

[ThePeetmix]

As always, when a new kid bursts onto the scene some people make him out to be the front runner for the following season's Ballon d'Or.  Why can't players just develop and have the fans be patient enough to see what happens? Everything has to be "he'll be the starter in no time", "he's better than X player", "we shouldn't buy so and so because it'll hurt X player's progress" etc. Nobody has a clue what is going to happen next season or the following season, not us, not the players and not the manager. TAA as of right now isn't ready for the responsibility of being first choice and quite frankly he isn't anywhere near Clyne's level so there isn't even an argument to be had.

Can't people be excited by a youngster? Is there anything wrong with that.

And to be honest, what evidence do you have to say he doesn't have the capability to step in to the first team if need be?

[longtimered]

As always, when a new kid bursts onto the scene some people make him out to be the front runner for the following season's Ballon d'Or.  Why can't players just develop and have the fans be patient enough to see what happens? Everything has to be "he'll be the starter in no time", "he's better than X player", "we shouldn't buy so and so because it'll hurt X player's progress" etc. Nobody has a clue what is going to happen next season or the following season, not us, not the players and not the manager. TAA as of right now isn't ready for the responsibility of being first choice and quite frankly he isn't anywhere near Clyne's level so there isn't even an argument to be had.

Once in a while you see real talent-such as Owen,Lawler,Smith,Gerrard- where the potential is so obvious.Its hard not to get excited-TAA has enough talent is be getting significant game time next season but beyond that time will tell.