Trent Alexander Arnold
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He certainly looks promising and there is merit is moving Clyne to left back perhaps but I still would prefer a left footer there (Moreno aside)
We have seen countless young players look great only to fade away for various reason so he's got a long way to go.
Having said that it's great to see someone break through from the academy that has real star quality potential.
We have seen countless young players look great only to fade away for various reason so he's got a long way to go.
Having said that it's great to see someone break through from the academy that has real star quality potential.
Guess Woodburn will have similar things to say about Trent. 😀
[article]“I was probably as happy as if I’d score it myself,” says Alexander-Arnold, who clung on to Woodburn afterwards. “I know how much work went into that strike - not just in the game, but in the years leading up to that moment.
“It may have just looked like a coincidence that he was there at the back post, but I know it wasn’t because I’ve seen it in training and I’ve seen it in matches before. Everything so far in his career has led to that moment, and I was made up and proud that he took it.”
Alexander-Arnold and Woodburn clearly share a strong bond, the very kind of relationship the Academy strives to foster. They feel responsible to and for each other, are aware they are a source of inspiration for those still at Kirkby, and treat every training session with the first-team like it's their last - giving absolutely everything they've got.
For Liverpool, the kids are more than alright. The club are blessed with two remarkable young players, who are importantly, also remarkable young men.[/article]
Sounds like 'a Milner'. Wonder where his long term position will be.
http://www.goal.com/en/news/ben-woo...y-from-liverpools-/18t1hho8qydk61uedux1u5ln5p
[article]Lijnders runs the Talent Group, in which the best players from the Academy between 14 and 21 train at the West Derby facility with Klopp watching intently once a week. It is this project coupled with Liverpool’s ‘one-club’ mentality, which mirrors the playing philosophy and standards across all age groups, that the boys credit for their smooth transition to the senior squad.
Alexander-Arnold, who was a striker before being used as a No.6 by Lijnders when he coached the Under-16s, is now an exciting deputy to Nathaniel Clyne.
When the England international was unavailable through an abdominal issue for the visit to Manchester United in January, Klopp did not need to agonise about handing the 18-year-old his Premier League debut at Old Trafford.
“He has something extra, a certain insight and creativity that makes him able to play unpredictable passes,” explains Lijnders.
“He is quick in mind, knows what's going to happen and has the capacity to improvise - this opens up situations for himself or for others.
“Our playing idea is to create chance after chance, from each position taking this initiative. A right defender who can create and can dominate the complete right channel. In my opinion, he is one of the most all-round talents in Europe with a ‘team first’ attitude.
“When he was my captain at U16 level, he was able to control rhythm and make the team play like no-one else. Some people are born to become a football player; he is definitely one of them.”[/article]
http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/spor...pool-lijnders-trent-alexander-arnold-13024449
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We’ve seen Trent play at right-back and in midfield for the first team. Where do you think his future lies?
Pep Lijnders: That’s a good question. I don’t know. I was convinced it was inside but now I don’t know any more. As long as it is for LFC and we win then it’s okay.
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From Gerrard's autobiography
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If he keeps this up he could be our Alex Hunter.
There are simply too many facets to his talent to waste by playing him long term in defence. I think, like Gerrard, he'll end up playing here, there and everywhere in midfield, but he can score from long range, he can make runs into the box, he can run and cross from out wide, and he can hit good passes from deep - he's got it all.
Seems like perfect candidate for an advanced midfield role to me. But maybe that can come next season; this season I'll be quite happy to see him at RB. Although if he played further forward, there wouldn't be so much pressure on the defensive side of his game.
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Sorry Mark, but Coutinho isn't a hero to me.
He's got the personality of a flower pot and is far too inconsistent in my eye.
I wish it was more than one hero. We once had Fowler, Macca, Carra and Owen in the same team. Then Gerrard came and only had Carra during his peak. He left the team with no successor. I seriously think Houllier really fucked up our future. Forever thankful for Rafa who got the Academy going again. Ideally we'd still have Sterling and Suso.
I really hope his bestie Woodburn makes it.
and you forgot to thank Lucas ... ungrateful sob.
I never forget Lucas, but he ain't no Gerrard successor.
If he stays fit during this early stage his progress could be really dramatic. It's often forgotten these days but when Gerrard was his age he went through a really frail period physically, with recurrent back and hamstring problems. Unlike Gerrard, who went through a late growth spurt that really caused problems for him when he was trying to push on in the first team, TAA seems much more stable at this stage, so fingers crossed.
What i find amazing is that we bemoan our fullbacks lack of attacking ability when they're given the freedom to by the other side.
Then we bring in a prospect who looks absolutely perfect for the role and everyone wants to move him from the position.
Youth positions mean fuck all
Then we bring in a prospect who looks absolutely perfect for the role and everyone wants to move him from the position.
Youth positions mean fuck all
Which will perhaps hamper our attempts to win AFCON. You see, it isn't entirely positive.
Indeed, let's wait and watch him develop at RB before we think about moving him to midfield.
Right now he's playing like fucking Dani Alves. Pace, amazing crossing and some very intelligent passing as well.
Full-back is a position of immense importance in Klopp's system. If he continues to be brilliant there, why move him elsewhere?
I think he might play for Jamaica
Yeah. The moved the Afcon now. But he better put in a shift. We have a fair chance for some silverware!!
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I love my flowers/flower pots. Yours must be damn ugly, you need to spend more on them.
Are Jamaica in the AFCON as well then ?
Maybe, might pull an Australia and start competing in Asia.
No, they're nice to have - just not heroic. Like Coutinho.
Comes across as a fantastic lad. I so want him to fulfil his potential and become a scouse legend at the club. Long way to go, but he's got the attitude and the talent.
Star in the making!
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