Liverpool proper again Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new position is “not written in stone” and it’s a problem for the squad to adapt to his new place, supervisor Juergen Klopp mentioned on Friday because the England worldwide appears to rediscover top-form.
Alexander-Arnold has been one in all Liverpool’s essential probability creators and he excelled in a sophisticated position to report two assists throughout their 6-1 win over Leeds United on Monday.
“In each position he played, Trent is a super important player for us. This advanced role suits him really well,” Klopp advised reporters forward of Saturday’s dwelling Premier League conflict with Nottingham Forest.
“It’s a challenge for everyone else to cover the spaces but with him there we don’t lose many balls. It’s not written in stone, he can play different ways.
“It’s not the first time we played like that… Trent’s a smart player, it’s more about how we set up.”
Klopp didn’t verify if the 24-year-old would proceed enjoying in that position, including that it was not a “solution for all the football problems” Liverpool have had this season.
Liverpool, eighth within the Premier League, is trying to construct on its win in opposition to Leeds when it hosts relegation-threatened Forest.
Klopp’s facet was near claiming an unprecedented quadruple final season however has endured a disappointing marketing campaign as its sits 9 factors behind Newcastle United in fourth.
“It’s a strange, very average season so far, yet (we have had) some of the highest results in the club’s history. Leeds was the best we’ve played all season,” Klopp mentioned.
“I can’t guarantee any kind of result but we have to guarantee a performance level and that is what we have to do now.”
Forest is 18th within the standings and contained in the relegation zone on purpose distinction, however Klopp continues to be cautious of their pragmatic type of play below Steve Cooper.
“They had a super spell late last year, but then it didn’t work out for them. But the quality they have is clear and if we didn’t respect that quality we would be on the wrong side,” Klopp mentioned.
“Forest and Steve Cooper are in a difficult situation, they are fighting for their lives and each point they can grab will be massive.”
Roberto Firmino has been dominated out after choosing up a muscle damage and Klopp mentioned the Brazilian ahead might be out for as much as three video games.
Klopp backs ‘long-term project’ Nunez to return good
Klopp stays assured Darwin Nunez will present “long-term” worth for the Reds regardless of being relegated to the bench in current weeks.
A failure to strengthen Klopp’s midfield final summer season has been criticised as Liverpool as a substitute plunged the overwhelming majority of its switch finances right into a £66 million ($82 million) transfer for Nunez, that might rise to £88 million with add-ons.
The Uruguayan has scored 15 objectives since arriving from Benfica however has fallen down the pecking order for the reason that arrival of Cody Gakpo in January and the return to health of Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.
Nunez got here off the bench to web as Liverpool smashed Leeds 6-1 on Monday.
But it has typically been a much more troublesome season for Klopp’s males as they sit eighth within the Premier League, 9 factors adrift of the highest 4.
“It’s not helpful to go through a debut season when it’s difficult for the whole team. How can a striker shine when the whole team is struggling?” Klopp mentioned at his pre-match press convention forward of Nottingham Forest’s go to to Anfield on Saturday.
“He was injured in some moments, suspended in other moments. That’s not a problem at all. This is a long-term project.
“I understand that he wants to play desperately from the beginning but we have to find a way that really works for us again and then fit in the players we can use with the specific strengths.
“I am completely fine with the situation. I understand that Darwin isn’t always fine. He doesn’t smile in my face when he realises he won’t start and says: ‘Thank you boss’.
“But when you have five or six players available up front you have to make decisions and that’s good.”
(With inputs from AFP)
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com