Liverpool is about to see a $123 million transformation and Alexander-Arnold knows why

The Premier League sees a new version of Trent Alexander-Arnold in April. With Jürgen Klopp desperate for results and consistent performances at Anfield, he directed his players to make a dramatic change to possession by adopting a new form of attack. .

Liverpool continued to use a 4-3-3 in defense but once in possession the Red Devils began using a new 3-2-5, with Alexander-Arnold expected to drift in. middle way. park to play next to Fabinho. The change of tactics has brought about a real improvement in form at Merseyside, with Liverpool going 10 games unbeaten at the end of the season.

With the new season slated to begin in about a month, many supporters are expecting to see a midfield version of Alexander-Arnold again next season, and he could be more evolved. again. So far this summer, Klopp has added Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai to his ranks for a combined fee of $123m (£95m/112m), with both players set to leave strengthen his engine room.

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Liverpool have been weak in midfield over the past year, but the club’s latest two signings should address that concern, with the duo possessing the attacking will, creativity and technical ability to surpass them. excels when playing in confined spaces. Alexander-Arnold knew exactly what to expect from his new teammates when he met them for the first time this week.

Speaking to Sky Sports this week, the Scouse defender was asked about the pair and he was quick to commend them. “Two excellent players technically, able to receive the ball and play with the ball,” he said. «For players who like to pass the ball like me, they are the dream players in front of me.»

Indeed, Alexander-Arnold is a master at making delicate passes through the opposition defence. He is known for his exceptional passing range when holding the ball and since becoming a makeshift midfielder, he tends to find his teammates in small spaces with short passes.

In fact, in the Premier League last season, only one player in the entire league averaged more passes than Liverpool’s 66, and that was Enzo Fernández, who joined Chelsea midway through the season for a fee. around $135 million (£105m/€120m).

Alexander-Arnold averages 10.8 cross-section passes every 90 minutes, but many of them have been received by Jordan Henderson, who is taking on a role that doesn’t quite match his qualities. The Reds captain is a useful presence, he will stay at home more when playing in deeper areas which is why he seems uncomfortable receiving passes in one section. the last three yards.

Szoboszlai will likely take over Henderson’s role next term, with the Hungarian known for his tight control, technique and composure. Of all the players in the Bundesliga last season, Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich was the only one to receive more open passes in the opposition half than Liverpool’s last transfer window.

Mac Allister is naturally different when receiving the ball under pressure. The World Cup winner is cool and shrewd on the technical side of the game, and he could team up with Szoboszlai to provide Liverpool with a dynamic ladder as Klopp’s men try to push forward. goal.

With Alexander-Arnold playing his signature split passes from deeper areas and Mac Allister and Szoboszlai receiving them in small spaces, the Red Devils won’t have to worry about building attacking moves into next season and will see this new transformation in the coming weeks.