August 16th 2024.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, the young and talented player, is set to play a crucial role for Arne Slot's team this season. As the new Liverpool boss, Slot has shared his thoughts on where Alexander-Arnold will excel the most for the upcoming Premier League season. This is a big responsibility for Slot, who has taken over from the legendary Jurgen Klopp after his nine-year reign at Anfield.
With the new season just around the corner, Slot has had ample time to get familiar with his squad during the pre-season period. However, there have been no new outfield signings for Liverpool leading up to their first league game against Ipswich Town. The club did try to bring in new players, particularly in the central midfield position, but their attempts were unsuccessful, with Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi rejecting their offer.
During the summer, Alexander-Arnold had a chance to play in the midfield for England at Euro 2024. As a result, there have been talks of him being a potential option in that position for Liverpool as well. Slot, on the other hand, is confident that Alexander-Arnold has the ability to perform well in both positions, and it is up to him to decide where the player can contribute the most to the team.
"I believe a player's position is closely related to the team, and my goal is to bring out the best in each player," Slot stated as he prepared his team for their trip to Portman Road. This will be his first league game in charge, and he is eager to see his team in action. While Alexander-Arnold has mainly played as a right full-back, he did have some experience playing in midfield during his younger days. In today's game, it is common to see full-backs move into midfield positions, and Alexander-Arnold has already shown his versatility in the Euros.
Despite his busy summer of international duty, Alexander-Arnold only played in one pre-season game against Sevilla, where he started in his usual position as a right-back. Slot is delighted to have everyone fit and available for his first Premier League fixture, and he is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead. "Of course, I am excited," he said. "For both players and coaches, starting a new season after a pre-season is always a great feeling. This is what we have been working towards in the last few weeks."
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