Time for Tuchel to offer Alexander-Arnold some trust
Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
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"He (Alexander-Arnold) did very well. He had an excellent assist. Overall, like everyone, he was professional, top attitude and one decisive action."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"We never doubted that he can produce these kinds of assists. The deeper position in the second half suited him more than the higher position in the first half."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"I make that run time and time again and only a certain number of players have that ability, technique and bravery to be willing to make the mistake trying that pass."
— Anthony Gordon , Athlete
Key People
Anthony Gordon is a forward for the England national football team.
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder for Nottingham Forest and an England international.
Pavel Sulc is a professional footballer known for his role in the Czech national team.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is an English footballer who plays as a right-back for Liverpool.
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Having been overlooked for so long, Trent Alexander-Arnold produced a world-class moment on his return, writes Phil McNulty.
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