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Jurgen Klopp: Why this Liverpool player impressed me against Man United
LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp reserved special praise for Trent Alexander-Arnold for his display against Manchester United.
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Alexander-Arnold was handed his full Premier League debut against Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday.
James Milner gave Liverpool the lead in the first-half with his spot kick.
But Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s header six minutes from time ensured they shared the spoils.
And Klopp was quick to laud Alexander-Arnold’s display.
Trent Alexander-Arnold wasn't fazed by facing Anthony Martial
Jurgen Klopp was impressed with Trent Alexander-Arnold's display
All the boys like him and so they wanted to help him. The decision was not that easy
When asked for his thoughts, Klopp said: “Nice, eh? It was clear in the beginning.
“Then you see [Anthony] Martial, one of the quickest players in the Premier League, in the first two situations it was difficult and he needed a little bit of time to adapt.
“But then he did brilliantly. All the boys like him and so they wanted to help him. The decision was not that easy.
“The first impulse if Clyney can’t play is Millie on the right and Alberto [Moreno] left – but I didn’t want to change two positions because of one injury.
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“I knew, with a new system, with a diamond which we played, to change both full-backs, I didn’t feel too well [about].
“We didn’t have to be too brave to bring him, we thought he was ready for it and he proved it.”
Liverpool are third in the Premier League table, seven points behind leaders Chelsea.
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