Trent Alexander-Arnold Declares Liverpool’s Ambition to Win the League This Season
After a 1-1 draw against Chelsea on opening day, Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold declared the team’s ambition to win the league this season. Despite having just 34% possession, Alexander-Arnold remains optimistic about the Reds’ chances this campaign.
In a post-match interview with Sky Sports, Alexander-Arnold said: “We’ve proven over the years we’re able to do it (win the title). We’ve brought in a player who’s won the World Cup, we’ve brought in a player who’s won things in Germany as well. We’re bringing in winners, that’s the thing. We’ve got a winning mentality and our aim and ambition this season is to win the league. We’re not going to be shy about that and nor should we.”
Liverpool’s Inverted Right-Back Position
Alexander-Arnold was also quizzed by former-Red Daniel Sturridge about his position. The Liverpool vice-captain explained: “There are times when we’ll lose the ball and it’s quicker and easier for Ibou [Konate] to go into a right-back position then I slot into a centre-back kind of role and cover him. There are also times when, if are left winger loses it, it’s not as hard. But our philosophy is counter-pressing, going and winning the ball back. That’s the first thing on my mind. If the ball’s around me, and it’s the same for everyone, you don’t play a position, you don’t play where you’re supposed to. If the ball’s there be won, you swarm as a team and go and get it back.”
Against Chelsea, it was clear of Liverpool’s aim to stay high and push Chelsea back. They were only able to properly execute this in the early stages, though, and even in that period, Chelsea looked dangerous.
Liverpool’s Ambition for the Season
Despite their opening day draw, Trent Alexander-Arnold is confident that Liverpool can win the league this season. The Reds have brought in several players with winning experience, such as Ibou Konate who won the World Cup, and have adopted a winning mentality.
Alexander-Arnold has also been instrumental in Liverpool’s success, playing an inverted right-back role that allows him to cover for his teammates when they lose possession. Liverpool have adopted a counter-pressing philosophy that encourages players to swarm the ball when it is lost and try to win it back as quickly as possible.
Although Liverpool were only able to execute their strategy for a short period of time against Chelsea, they remain optimistic about their chances this season. With Alexander-Arnold leading the way, Liverpool are determined to win the league this season and will not shy away from their ambition.