Roy Keane has blasted the defending of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold following his performances on worldwide obligation.
Alexander-Arnold began each of England’s latest matches within the Uefa Nations League towards Greece and Finland.
The Liverpool star had combined success, offering some high-quality moments at Wembley towards Greece however taking part in his half in a shambolic England efficiency as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat.
After beginning at right-back towards Greece, Alexander-Arnold switched to left-back for the journey to Helsinki.
The 26-year-old — who’s within the ultimate yr of his Liverpool contract and at present linked with Actual Madrid — was as soon as once more very good with the ball, finishing 95 passes and 10 passes into the ultimate third, whereas placing England 2-0 up with a lovely free-kick.
However England have been as soon as once more given a severe check by their opponents and Alexander-Arnold was responsible of being out of place a number of instances to permit openings for Finland.
Trent Alexander-Arnold as soon as once more blasted for his defending
A supposed lack of ability to defend has lengthy been a criticism levelled at Alexander-Arnold, regardless of him being a key a part of a Liverpool aspect that gained the lot beneath Jurgen Klopp.
It seems his newest efficiency for England has accomplished nothing to silence these critics, with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane unleashing a brutal rant on his obvious weak spot.
“Once you give Trent time, his supply is unbelievable. However I nonetheless can’t imagine how dangerous he’s defensively,” Keane advised ITV Sport (by way of Sky Sports activities). “In opposition to higher groups, after all, he’ll get discovered.”
Alexander-Arnold will possible pay no heed to Keane or every other pundit, as an alternative specializing in placing within the types of performances which have made him one of many world’s greatest full-backs lately.
Trent will now return his focus to membership issues, with Premier League leaders Liverpool internet hosting Chelsea on Sunday afternoon.
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