Gary Lineker has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to "absolutely dominate" should he move into Liverpool's midfield on a permanent basis.
Alexander-Arnold's position has been the topic of intense discussion over the last six months
Alexander-Arnold has persisted in his defence-turned-midfield role despite many expecting him to become a fully-fledged member of the Reds' engine room
it appears Alexander-Arnold is needed in defence rather in attack at Anfield.
However, Lineker believes Alexander-Arnold, who started his youth career as a midfielder, would flourish with a permanent move into Liverpool's midfield.
Lineker
"I’ve said that ever since I saw him,” said Lineker on the No Ratings Podcast when asked if Alexander-Arnold should move into midfield.
“From right-back he’s limited with his incredible passing range because you can only pass to the left.
"When you play in the middle you can go both ways and he would be much better. He grew up as a midfield player and by chance he got an opportunity at right-back and did exceptionally well.
"Is he the best defender in football? Absolutely not, but you say they can’t win with him at right-back, they’ve won plenty with him there.
"I do feel myself personally that he should be in midfield, in there as a playmaker he could absolutely dominate.”
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