“It takes a lot to make me smile!” – Trent Alexander-Arnold offers honest opinion on being Liverpool vice-captain after surprise from Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has opened up about his appointment as the vice-captain of the club, expressing his surprise at the promotion.
Ahead of the announcement, Alexander-Arnold admitted to expecting a stern reprimand from manager Jurgen Klopp. This is due to his recent instances of giving the ball away during pre-season training.
However, much to his astonishment, he was appointed as the deputy to newly appointed captain Virgil van Dijk.
The announcement, made on Monday, confirmed that van Dijk would take over the captaincy from Jordan Henderson, marking a significant shift in leadership for the Merseysiders.
With James Milner departing for Brighton this summer, Alexander-Arnold filled the role of vice-captain, a position that also holds important responsibility.
Despite the surprise of his new role, Alexander-Arnold appears to be embracing the challenge wholeheartedly. In a candid conversation with reporters (via GOAL), the versatile defender humorously shared his initial thoughts when Klopp approached him about the vice-captaincy:
The Liverpool full-back continued:
He added:
Liverpool's next challenge awaits on Wednesday, as they face the formidable Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly. With Alexander-Arnold settling into his new leadership role, he will hope he can start improving the team's performance and synergy on the pitch.
The Reds' efforts to secure Romeo Lavia from Southampton has faced a setback as the Saints rejected the Merseyside club's improved bid for the Belgian international.
Despite Liverpool's latest offer edging closer to Southampton's £50 million asking price, it fell short of their initial £40 million valuation for the talented midfielder.
As negotiations continue,
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