"Best passer of the ball in the English game" - Gary Lineker makes Liverpool top four prediction and lavishes praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold
Gary Lineker has backed Liverpool to return to the Premier League top four and has lavished praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold amid his potential new role.
The Reds finished last season in fifth, unable to qualify for the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 2015-2016 campaign. It was a disappointing showing from Jurgen Klopp's men and have there have since been a host of changes to the German coach's squad.
However, Alexander-Arnold has remained a vital member of Liverpool's squad and has even been appointed vice-captain. He has started to excel in a new makeshift midfield role.
Lineker was speaking on The Rest is Football podcast when he gave his thoughts on how the Merseysiders will fare this season. He has tipped Klopp's side to battle their way back into the top four and perhaps mount a title challenge:
The Tottenham Hotspur legend then touched on the number of departures that have taken place at Anfield. However, he has been impressed by Alexander-Arnold in midfield and reckons he's the best passer in the league:
Alexander-Arnold's poor form last season painted the picture of how far Liverpool fell off after challenging Manchester City for the title the season prior. The English right-back looked nervy at the back and often made some glaring mistakes.
However, the 24-year-old has been reborn in a new midfield role that has seen him advance further forward. It's with good reason given he is so comfortable on the ball and boasts proven attacking statistics. He has bagged 16 goals and 72 assists in 273 games across competitions during his Reds career.
Alexander-Arnold has changed his haircut ahead of the news season and he has told The Daily Mail he did so due to a new mindset. The right-back is now
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