Though it has become a trend among some Liverpool fans on social media to comically point out the defensive deficiencies in Trent Alexander-Arnold's game every time he appears for Real Madrid, there can be no doubt that he will be missed at Anfield.

It has always been true that Alexander-Arnold's perceived lack of contributions at the back has been exaggerated, and that remains the case.

In his best season for Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold created 13 goals in the Premier League.



For comparison, attacking Kevin De Bruyne averaged just under 12 per season in the top flight during his time with Manchester City.

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Liverpool tried its best to pin Alexander-Arnold down to a contract extension, but while he had a good relationship with Arne Slot and was winning trophies with his boyhood side, the allure of Real Madrid proved too tempting.

Alexander-Arnold wanted to try something different, and that was the one thing that Liverpool was never going to be able to offer him.

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Perhaps more so under Jurgen Klopp than the Dutchman, the Liverpool attacking set-up centered around Alexander-Arnold.

Last season, more emphasis was placed on Mohamed Salah to create, and Alexander-Arnold's role — perhaps in anticipation of him leaving — was altered to being more conventional

Whether it is through silky dribbling or a clever sliding pass into a forward, Wirtz is very much a creative hub, and alongside Salah, whoever else plays in the final third for Liverpool will not be short of chances
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