NewsTrent Alexander-Arnold explains his flexible role in Arne Slot's Liverpool team
Trent Alexander-Arnold has explained how his tactical role in this Liverpool side can vary from game to game.
The Reds currently possess the Premier League's best defensive record this season, having conceded just three goals, with the ever-present Alexander-Arnold a key contributor towards that solidity.
But the vice-captain continues to be granted licence to showcase his undoubted threat whenever Arne Slot's team are on the attack.
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Watch on YouTubeAsked about his position so far this term, Alexander-Arnold said: "It depends on the game because if you think of Man United away, I played almost like a No.10. I was higher up the pitch because of the way they pressed.
"In certain games I'll be inside because of the way they [the opposition] press – sometimes they press differently. It all varies on how they press.
"The manager will dissect how they press so we can outnumber the way they press. If they press with three, we'll have four players around, so that we can play through them. If they press with a two then there'll be three players, et cetera, et cetera. It's just about who those players are and where it works best.
"So, wherever the manager tells me to be, I'll be there because he'll tell me that's most likely where you'll get the ball.
"And if that changes then he'll tell me during the game, 'You're not getting the ball there, try there and maybe surprise him in there and see if that works.'
"Throughout the game, there's a lot of things going on but if I understand it then it'll work. So far it has."
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