‘World-class credentials’: Pundit raves about Liverpool 21-year-old with ‘frightening potential’

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Premier League pundit Adrian Clarke has spoken highly of Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, deeming him one of the Reds’ key men and a player with “frightening potential”.

The 21-year-old is one of the Anfield academy’s greatest success stories in recent years, breaking into the first team and becoming arguably the best right-back in world football.

Since making his debut in 2016, Alexander-Arnold has racked up 125 senior competitive appearances for Liverpool, registering six goals and 34 assists.

Clarke delivered a comprehensive analysis of the England ace on the Premier League website, looking into his game and the stats he’s accrued.

“A full-back, winger and midfield playmaker all rolled into one,” he wrote. “Alexander-Arnold has world-class credentials.

“Statistically, Alexander-Arnold’s exploits this season are off the scale. With such a variety to his play, he is arguably the leaders’ most important player and, with scope to further develop, this exciting right-back’s potential is frightening.”

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Alexander-Arnold’s statistics speak for themselves and there are plenty to roll off.

He has attempted 50 more long passes than any teammate this term, and no other Liverpool player can match his 36 interceptions, while he ranks second for most blocks, for clearances and for tackles won.

In addition, his 321 passes into the final third are the most by any Premier League player this season, his 36 shots are the most of any defender, and he has delivered 119 more passes into the box than any other top-flight player, with Kevin De Bruyne his closest contender.

To think that Alexander-Arnold is still only 21 and has so much more scope for growth truly is frightening.