The Premier League saw a new look for Trent Alexander-Arnold in April. Desperate for consistent results and performances at Anfield, manager Jürgen Klopp has instructed his players to make some big changes by adopting new attacking forms when in possession of the ball.
Liverpool continued to use a 4-3-3 defensively in the match, but once they had control of the ball, the Reds began using a new-look 3-2-5 structure, with Alexander-Arnold flowing into midfield. Play in the park with Fabinho, who was expected. The change in tactics saw Merseyside look much better, with Liverpool going unbeaten in 10 games at the end of the season.
With the new season set to start in about a month’s time, many supporters expect to see a midfield version of Alexander-Arnold again next season, and he may evolve even further. So far this summer, Klopp has added Alexis Mack Allister and Dominic Szoboschlai to his ranks for a combined $123m (£95m/€112m) payout, both players. plans to strengthen his engine compartment.
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Liverpool have had a weak midfield over the past year, but the club’s latest signing of the duo should address that concern, with the duo demonstrating attacking intent, creativity and the ability to play in confined spaces. He has amazing technical ability. Alexander-Arnold will be meeting his new teammates for the first time this week, so he knows exactly what to expect from them.
Interviewed by Sky Sports this week, the Skouse defenders were asked about the pair and were quick to praise them. “Two technically good players who can receive and handle the ball,” he said. “For a player like me who enjoys passing the ball, they are the dream players ahead of me.”
In fact, Alexander-Arnold is a master of subtle passes that break through the opponent’s line. He was known for his exceptional passing range when in possession of the ball, and since becoming a sort of occasional midfielder, he has shown a tendency to find teammates in tight spaces with short passes.
In fact, last season in the Premier League, only one player across the division averaged more line-break passes than Liverpool’s number 66. That was Enzo Fernandes, who joined Chelsea mid-season for around $135m (£105m/€120m).
Alexander-Arnold averaged 10.8 line-break passes per 90 minutes, but many of those balls went to Jordan Henderson, a role he wasn’t well suited to. The Reds captain is functional and more at home when playing in deeper areas. As a result, receiving passes in the final third tended to look uncomfortable.
Szoboszlai will likely fill Henderson’s role next season, with the Hungarian international known for its precision control, technical prowess and composure. Of all Bundesliga players last season, only Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich received more open-play passes in opposition half than Liverpool’s latest transfer.
Mac Allister also has a natural talent for receiving the ball under pressure. The World Cup winner is calm and technically sharp, and could work with Szoboschlai to provide Liverpool with what is essentially a ladder-like dynamic as Klopp’s side attempt to climb the field towards goal. have a nature.
With Alexander-Arnold delivering a signature split pass from deep areas and MacAlister and Szoboschlai receiving passes in tight spaces, the Reds won’t have to worry about building offensive moves next season. We will see this new transformation in the coming weeks.
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