Inside Trent Alexander-Arnold's relationship with Man City coach amid transfer links

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Having overcome his fitness problems, Alexander-Arnold has reclaimed his spot in the squad under manager Alvaro Arbeloa and is battling to start against City.Pep Guardiola's assistant coach Lijnders knows Alexander-Arnold's game better than most. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageMan City transfer linksAlexander-Arnold's challenging start to his debut season in Madrid sparked speculation about his future during the January transfer window.

His partnership with Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool secure the Premier League, Champions League and numerous other major trophies.While speculation about Alexander-Arnold's prospects in Madrid was disputed, he would have bolstered City's existing right-back options. The transfer also would have allowed him to reunite with Lijnders, who joined City's coaching team last summer.Message from coachLijnders expressed his respect for Alexander-Arnold in his 2022 book Intensity – Inside Liverpool FC.

I replied to the boss, 'Trent is in, TOP, he represents so much of our club.'"New roleDuring his time as a Liverpool player, the club tested Alexander-Arnold advancing into midfield from full-back. "I think it's really important for his game that he is close to Milly and Hendo and this leadership group.