Liverpool’s Level Is So High In Training – Trent Alexander-Arnold

Trent Alexander-Arnold recently hailed the “crazy” attacking options Liverpool have in their reach and admits it is a nightmare for defenders — even in training.

“It is crazy because as a defender you know if you do your job and keep clean sheets it is a solid foundation for the attackers and midfielders to go and do what they do best, and that is score goals and create chances,” said Alexander-Arnold.

“When you are not involved in the goal you are almost like a fan with a different perspective.

“But I don’t think it comes as a surprise to anyone who is playing or on the bench to see it happen because it happens day in, day out.

“With the level being so high in training it is almost like it is a match situation, because the players you play against are sometimes better than the players you play against at the weekend.

“It is a nightmare because there is no real way to stop them as every one brings a different aspect to the pitch and it is crazy to play against.”

In a goal-heavy season, Alexander-Arnold himself has three after the Liverpool-born 19-year-old smashed home a half-volley in front of the Kop against Swansea for his first at Anfield.

“I’ve been dreaming of that since I was a little lad and to see it come true is incredible,” said the full-back, who has been at the club since the age of six.

“I just thought ‘Win it back for the team’ and then I thought ‘There could be a shot off’ and it kind of opened up for me so I just hit it and it was a good finish in the end.

“Obviously you have an idea of the picture of the celebration but not specifically the goal, so just any way the goal went in would have been special.”