Despite Steven Gerrard Fandom, Trent Alexander-Arnold Lauds Phillip Lahm, Dani Alves & Cafu – “Someone Who Changed That Position”

Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the most exciting talents in soccer. Over the past few seasons, the England international has established himself as one of the best right-backs in the world. Even though fans have praised the Liverpool youngster as an expert in his position, he humbly redirected the spotlight towards Phillip Lahm, Dani Alves, and Cafu, recognizing them as true trailblazers who have significantly shaped the right-back position.

Despite revealing Steven Gerrard as his icon, the player has acknowledged and commended the influence of past legends who ruled the right side of the defense. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals his inspirations to play in the right-back position

Trent Alexander-Arnold was recently asked about his transition from a midfielder to a right-back in the academy days. While speaking to Sky Sports Premier League, the 25-year-old revealed watching the masters of the craft. “[I] watch players like Philip Lahm and Dani Alves. Just to watch Cafu, the great to the position, the ones that were the best in the position. That’s what my ambition always was; to be the best,” he said. Additionally, the player added, “Part of that was to be the best player in the position, to be the best in the world, to be someone who changed that position.” 

Trent also outlined his ‘multi-layered’ aim, claiming it wasn’t just breaking into the first team, but also becoming a ‘household name’ and ‘push on win trophies, do and achieve big things.’ Notably, Trent has played 19 games for the Reds so far, notching two goals and five assists. Be that as it may, it is quite an interesting revelation from the Liverpool star. Yet, it’s quite odd, considering he expressed Steven Gerrard as his role model. 

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Steven Gerrard is the idol of Trent Alexander-Arnold

In a similar interview, after correctly guessing the quote from Steven Gerrard, Alexander-Arnold revealed, “[Steven Gerrard] was always the idol for me; there was no other player that I looked up to and wanted to be like him. He was the role model, the perfect example, that I could have.” 

The right-back also revealed he followed the iconic midfielder’s every move, be it on or off the pitch. “You just want to do everything the same cause you think that’s what I want to be and I think that’s where probably my love of passion came into fruition was through watching him,” he added. It’s quite good to hear about Trent’s fandom for Gerrard. 

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