One of Liverpool’s former players has made the claim that one of Liverpool’s stars is one of the best players in the Premier League.
Glen Johnson was speaking on the highly divisive issue of Trent Alexander-Arnold not being in the England squad.
The 23-year-old has 17 caps for his country but hasn’t played for them since playing 62 minutes in the 1-0 loss to Hungary in April.
Now he finds himself out in the cold but has the support of a large number of pundits, ex-players and fans.
Johnson: “Everybody is better at one or the other. But we don’t want to see Trent sitting back like an old-style right-back, because then you lose all his amazing attributes going forward."
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) September 27, 2022
Johnson on Alexander-Arnold
Former Liverpool full-back Johnson has come out in support of his fellow right-back, claiming he is one of the best players in the Premier League.
“He’s one of the best players in the Premier League. What’s happened is that he has set the bar so high, that any time he’s not at his best, people are desperate to jump down his throat.” Claimed Johnson when speaking to GOAL.
“People need to lay off him. Back off a bit, remember he’s still super-young and give him a bit of time to get back to his best. You don’t lose your class overnight, and Trent has loads of it.”
“Everybody is better at one or the other. But we don’t want to see Trent sitting back like an old-style right-back, because then you lose all his amazing attributes going forward.”
Most passes into the final third in the Premier League this season:
◉ 94 – Kyle Walker
◎ 90 – Trent Alexander-ArnoldMost passes into the opposition box:
◉ 98 – Kieran Trippier
◎ 95 – Trent Alexander-ArnoldCompetition for that right-back spot it heating up. ♨️ pic.twitter.com/w12bej6qDN
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 23, 2022
Alexander-Arnold was not included in the matchday squads for both the Italy and Germany games in the last two weeks and now faces missing out on the World Cup.
His Liverpool form has been indifferent this season so far, with defensive frailties being exposed by opposition wingers both domestically and in Europe.
Going forward, he’s still been incredibly dangerous – ranking in the top two for both most passes into the final third in the Premier League this season and most passes into the opposition box – a true sign of his qualities.
He will have more support with Jordan Henderson back fit and Ibrahima Konate too, but as far as England goes, he may be out in the cold.
