"It's clear to me he's been a good defender all his life" - Arne Slot responds to Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool manager Arne Slot told the press conference ahead of the EFL Cup tie against West Ham that he was pleased with Alexander Arnold's recent comments, in which the full-back said he hopes to become one of the most fearsome defenders in Europe with the Dutch manager's help.
2 months ago
Trent Alexander-Arnold is regarded as one of the best right-backs in elite football. However, the right-back's defending is something that has always been questioned as his style of play is much more attacking.
However, the England defender wants to improve in this area and said after the Bournemouth game that he hopes he can become one of the most feared defenders in Europe with the help of his new manager Arne Slot.
The Dutch boss, speaking at the press conference ahead of the Reds' EFL Cup clash with West Ham, was pleased with his full-back's recent comments and urged him to improve his “concentration”.
"It's nice to hear it and to read it because I think we all remember the day that Jürgen left what that meant to him. To hear him saying that about his new manager after a few months is nice. It's not always easy to come in and replace a manager like this," he told reporters.
"The only thing I know is we are talking about a player who won the Champions League and a league title," he added. "It's clear to me he's been a good defender all his life. It's not about if he's capable of doing things. It's more about his concentration rate," concluded the Dutchman.
However, the England defender wants to improve in this area and said after the Bournemouth game that he hopes he can become one of the most feared defenders in Europe with the help of his new manager Arne Slot.
The Dutch boss, speaking at the press conference ahead of the Reds' EFL Cup clash with West Ham, was pleased with his full-back's recent comments and urged him to improve his “concentration”.
"It's nice to hear it and to read it because I think we all remember the day that Jürgen left what that meant to him. To hear him saying that about his new manager after a few months is nice. It's not always easy to come in and replace a manager like this," he told reporters.
"The only thing I know is we are talking about a player who won the Champions League and a league title," he added. "It's clear to me he's been a good defender all his life. It's not about if he's capable of doing things. It's more about his concentration rate," concluded the Dutchman.
Comments