Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold said he listens to advice from manager Arne Slot to improve his game.
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Alexander-Arnold listens to advice from Slot
Alexander-Arnold, 25, said he wants Slot to help become the best defender in Europe.
The England international added that he doesn’t mind the criticisms from the Dutch boss at all.
“I said to him [Slot] that I would like to be the defender that no one wants to come up against in Europe,” he said.
“We agreed that he will be harsh on me,” he added. “If any time an attacker gets by me and gets past me, he will call it out in meetings, and individual meetings, and say this cannot happen. We go through every game together and he highlights where he wants me to improve.”
“It is really refreshing to have a manager who will help and guide and teach me how to be better as a player. I am someone who wants to learn, someone who wants to be the best and someone who strives to be the best ever.”
Defense wins championships
Alexander-Arnold registered his first assist of the season in Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth.
Liverpool currently sits second in the Premier League, just one point behind Manchester City.
Alexander-Arnold acknowledges the criticism regarding his defensive abilities but remains determined to prove himself as a solid defender.
“I think that perception was perhaps harsh if I am honest,” Alexander-Arnold said. “It was a big perception and it was hard to kind of shrug off with just one good defensive game. But when you put a lot together… we have had four out of five clean sheets [in the league], and that is exceptional from a back line.
“Defences win championships. That is the old saying. Being part of that defence means I have responsibilities to make sure my winger doesn’t get a sniff in the game. I lay targets for every game, such as how many times I am dribbled past, how many times does he get a cross in, how many times a shot. Then I look back on it.”
Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold remains mum about his future in Anfield, as his contract will expire in June.
