Former Liverpool coach reveals surprising first impressions of Trent Alexander-Arnold

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Former Liverpool assistant manager Peter Krawietz has revealed his first impressions of Trent Alexander-Arnold, describing the now Real Madrid right-back as “physically underdeveloped” when he first came to the attention of senior staff at the club.

That was nearly a decade ago, when Krawietz followed Jurgen Klopp to Anfield and worked as the German’s assistant during the entirety of his tenure at the club.

Alexander-Arnold was Liverpool’s great academy success during that period, with the Scouser making his first-team debut within a year of Klopp’s appointment.

He went on to play over 300 times under Klopp, becoming vice-captain and establishing himself as one of the world’s best right-backs.

Jurgen Klopp faced criticism for joining Red Bull.

He perfectly combined his Brazilian style of playing with the necessary seriousness and commitment.”

Krawietz left Liverpool alongside Klopp last year and, like his former boss, has joined the Red Bull soccer conglomerate

He initially served as Zsolt Low’s assistant coach at RB Leipzig but has now taken up a role away from the training field.

He was recently appointed as Red Bull’s head of soccer philosophy and is once again working under Klopp

Speaking in the interview, Krawietz defended the former Liverpool coach’s decision to join Red Bull.

“I've taken note of the criticism