Trent Alexander-Arnold is usually regarded as one of Liverpool’s most creative outlets, but in this particular match, his influence was nearly non-existent. Playing 68 minutes, the right-back struggled to leave his mark either defensively or offensively. The fact that he recorded 0 recoveries and 0 duels won paints a very worrying picture. Defensively, it suggests he was unable to win back the ball, anticipate danger, or provide solidity on his side of the pitch. For a defender, those numbers are alarming.
On the ball, where Trent is typically most dangerous, his performance was just as underwhelming. He attempted 57 passes, yet managed to create only 1 key pass, a massive drop from his usual standards of chance creation. Even worse, his long-range distribution—a trademark weapon in his game—was completely off. With 0/4 successful long balls, Liverpool lost one of their most effective tools for switching play and breaking defensive lines. This inefficiency meant that Liverpool’s build-up lacked the dynamism usually expected when Trent is on the field.
His crossing numbers further highlight the struggle. Out of 7 crosses attempted, just 1 found its target. That’s far below his usual accuracy and effectiveness in delivering dangerous balls into the box. Losing possession 15 times in just over an hour also damaged Liverpool’s rhythm, as he often handed the initiative back to the opposition. These statistics show a performance where mistakes outweighed contributions, making it one of his weakest outings in recent memory.
Taking everything into account, Trent’s performance would reasonably be rated around 3/10. He contributed neither defensively nor offensively, and the lack of accuracy in his passing and crossing only compounded the issues. On a day when Liverpool needed creativity and stability, Trent’s dip in form left the team exposed and short of ideas.
