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 in opposition to Greece and Finland.
The Liverpool star had combined success, offering some effective moments at Wembley in opposition to Greece however enjoying his half in a shambolic England efficiency as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat.
After beginning at right-back in opposition to Greece, Alexander-Arnold switched to left-back for the journey to Helsinki.
The 26-year-old — who’s within the ultimate 12 months of his Liverpool contract and presently linked with Actual Madrid — was as soon as once more excellent with the ball, finishing 95 passes and 10 passes into the ultimate third, whereas placing England 2-0 up with a good looking free-kick.
However England had been as soon as once more given a critical check by their opponents and Alexander-Arnold was responsible of being out of place a couple 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 below Jurgen Klopp.
It seems his newest efficiency for England has executed nothing to silence these critics, with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane unleashing a brutal rant on his obvious weak spot.
“While you give Trent time, his supply is unbelievable. However I nonetheless can’t consider how unhealthy he’s defensively,” Keane instructed ITV Sport (through Sky Sports activities). “Towards higher groups, after all, he’ll get came upon.”
Alexander-Arnold will possible pay no heed to Keane or some other pundit, as a substitute specializing in placing within the types of performances which have made him one of many world’s finest 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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