Trent Alexander-Arnold to captain Liverpool v Midtjylland
Trent Alexander-Arnold will captain Liverpool for the first time this evening in the Champions League clash with FC Midtjylland.
The right-back makes his first start for the Reds since November 8 after recovering from injury and wears the armband as they wrap up their Group D campaign in Denmark.
It represents the latest landmark moment in the Scouser’s career on what will be his 147th appearance for the club since breaking into the senior set-up in 2016-17.
A Champions League and Premier League winner with Liverpool in the previous two seasons, Alexander-Arnold tonight skippers the team he has supported since childhood.
Jürgen Klopp’s side have already secured qualification for the Champions League last 16 and guaranteed top spot in the section.
Full Liverpool team news for the tie against Midtjylland is available here.