Garth Crooks raves about ‘superb’ 16-cap Liverpool star after win over Arsenal

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BBC pundit Garth Crooks has been busy naming his Team of the Week once again and Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has made the cut.

The Reds thrashed Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield to truly flex their title credentials.

Alexander-Arnold was inspired once again, setting up two of the four Liverpool goals and taking his tally to 52 in all competitions.

The right-back has returned to form this season after a 2020/21 campaign where he came under fire for some poor defending.

Now, he’s proving his worth and at 23-years-old he should continue improving.

Alexander-Arnold already has nine assists in all competitions this season and that is pretty astonishing for a right-back.

Crooks had some firm praise for the youngster after his weekend heroics; naming the England player in his Team of the Week.

He told BBC Sport: “This was another superb display of precision passing from Trent Alexander-Arnold.

“He produced two assists on this occasion against Arsenal and they will join a long list of assists for the full-back since his arrival on the Anfield scene.

“The England player has provided Liverpool with an extra dimension. Any set piece around the box presents a major issue for the opposition.

“The quality of ball is so good it provides a problem for the goalkeeper or the defence and, in most cases, both.”

Integral: Alexander-Arnold vital to Liverpool this season

Liverpool don’t have too much in reserve when it comes to right-back and certainly nobody as capable as Alexander-Arnold when it comes to his passing radar.

As a result, keeping him fit for the bigger games in the Premier League and Champions League will be a paramount task for Liverpool boss Klopp.

He was sensational once again for the former champions against Arsenal. His deliveries caused mayhem time after time to the Gunners back four.

Alexander-Arnold has fielded some unfair criticism in recent months but those who doubted him now have egg firmly on their faces.