Trent Alexander-Arnold's Ballon d'Or chances doubted by Liverpool icon for one reason

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been named as a possible future Ballon d'Or winner following his impressive displays for Liverpool.

Reds vice-captain Alexander-Arnold has established himself as one of the best full-backs in Europe since making his senior debut in 2016. He has also helped Jurgen Klopp's side win both the Champions League and the Premier League.

And last season, Liverpool used Alexander-Arnold in a more flexible role, and he has even played in midfield during the current campaign. However, when it comes to winning the Ballon d'Or, former Reds midfielder Danny Murphy has a theory as to why the top prize might not be awarded to the England international.

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Speaking on talkSport back in 2020, he said: "I think he could've praised him without talking about the Ballon d'Or. The Ballon d'Or is generally for the goalscorers and the superstars isn't it? But he is a wonderful, wonderful talent.

"He won't win the Ballon d'Or. I think even in a midfield position it's difficult. Can he score goals from midfield and bend in free-kicks and open defences with his passing? Yes.

"But will that ever be enough to be enough to win a Ballon d'Or? [Luka] Modric won one, didn't he? Yeah, it's possible, you never say never, but I don't think so."

Liverpool confirmed earlier this week that Alexander-Arnold, along with Alisson Becker and Curtis Jones, will all be out until after next month’s international break and will therefore miss the potential Premier League title decider against Manchester City.

“Ali [is a] muscle injury, [he will be back]