Liverpool fans ridicule Trent Alexander-Arnold after Gabriel Martinelli’s goal
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‘Trent is so bad at defending!’: Fans ridicule Alexander-Arnold’s ‘horrific positioning’ after Gabriel Martinelli took just ONE MINUTE to get behind him and score as questions about the fullback’s defense continue… because he is addicted to the rest
- Trent Alexander-Arnold was guilty of Arsenal’s opening goal against Liverpool
- The fullback lost his man when Gabriel Martinelli was passed on to score
- The goal came in the first minute of the game as Arsenal got off to a quick start
- Social media reacted to the goal, criticizing Alexander-Arnold’s defence
- The 24-year-old was taken away at halftime by manager Jurgen Klopp
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Fans have used social media to ridicule Trent Alexander-Arnold for his defense in Arsenal’s opening goal at the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead after just one minute thanks to Gabriel Martinelli’s fourth Premier League goal of the season.
Alexander-Arnold lost the Brazilian on the run up to goal when he slid in to guide the ball past Alisson.
Gabriel Martinelli gave Arsenal the lead over Liverpool in the first minute of the match
Trent Alexander-Arnold was caught again when Martinelli was passed on to score
The England international has been criticized for his underperformance this season.
While his attacking prowess has been little debated, his defensive play has come under scrutiny after a string of mistakes.
One fan said: ‘Trent Alexander-Arnold’s positioning was appalling for Martinelli’s goal. 3 Arsenal players could have been behind him.”
Trent has already been caught by Martinelli. It took a minute,” said another supporter.
A third fan wrote: ‘I’m sorry I can’t defend trent rn. HE IS GREAT at defending.”
Jamie Redknapp, who worked as an expert on Sky, said: “Trent’s body shape is all wrong, come what may, you can’t let that ball play into you, but the pass is so good, and it’s a nice finish through, a player in form, Martinelli.’
Despite being selected for England in the recent international break, he did not play a minute and was completely excluded from the squad for the second game against Germany.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has jumped to his man’s defense several times, but mistakes are coming almost every game.
Alexander-Arnold was also guilty of Arsenal’s second goal and sprinted out of position
The 24-year-old was taken off the field by manager Jurgen Klopp during halftime at the Emirates
He showed more vulnerability as he moved out of position to try to put Martinelli, who played in Bukayo Saka, at 2-1 for Arsenal just before half-time.
Gary Neville commented on Sky before the game: “I have no idea what Trent Alexander-Arnold is doing here, once he crosses over and does that he speeds up the attack, he leaves Tsmikas isolated in the middle and on his own, Liverpool’s right back goes over and that’s not good enough, he just had to stay in the middle.
‘Henderson showed him’ [Martinelli] along that line, and Saka, he stretches for his life, almost gets there.’
Paul Merson, working as an expert, said: “I think Trent Alexander-Arnold is in a good position here, but he’s taking a chance and guessing what Martinelli is going to do and you can’t guess he doesn’t have this level of football. ‘
The 24-year-old was substituted at half time after his first-half performance, although he was punched in the first period.
It is currently unclear whether Klopp’s decision was performance or injury related.
