Roy Keane has blasted the defending of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold following his performances on worldwide responsibility.
Alexander-Arnold began each of England’s current matches within the Uefa Nations League towards Greece and Finland.
The Liverpool star had blended success, offering some tremendous moments at Wembley towards Greece however taking part in his half in a shambolic England efficiency as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat.
After beginning at right-back towards Greece, Alexander-Arnold switched to left-back for the journey to Helsinki.
The 26-year-old — who’s within the closing yr of his Liverpool contract and at present 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 phenomenal free-kick.
However England had been as soon as once more given a critical take a look at by their opponents and Alexander-Arnold was responsible of being out of place a number of occasions 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 facet that received the lot beneath Jurgen Klopp.
It seems his newest efficiency for England has accomplished nothing to silence these critics, with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane unleashing a brutal rant on his obvious weak point.
“While you give Trent time, his supply is improbable. However I nonetheless can’t imagine how unhealthy he’s defensively,” Keane advised ITV Sport (through Sky Sports activities). “Towards higher groups, after all, he’ll get came upon.”
Alexander-Arnold will probably 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 greatest 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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