Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool theory raised as pundits reach agreement

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Liverpool's struggles have been put down to missing Trent Alexander-Arnold by pundits Gary Lineker and Jamie RedknappGary Lineker has supported remarks from Jamie Redknapp regarding Liverpool 'missing' Trent Alexander-Arnold this campaign. The Reds subsequently brought in Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen as Alexander-Arnold's replacement, while right-back Conor Bradley remains at Anfield.Saturday witnessed Liverpool suffer a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in the Premier League, marking their third straight loss in all competitions, reports the Liverpool Echo.

Speaking on the Rest is Football podcast, Lineker reckons the Reds are lacking Alexander-Arnold's attacking contribution this term.READ MORE: Marcus Rashford issues new reminder to Ruben Amorim but Man Utd flop has last laughREAD MORE: 'That's ridiculous' - Jamie Carragher offers reaction to Chelsea celebrations after Enzo Maresca sent off"In terms of creativity, as much as anything else, I think they're really missing Trent [Alexander-Arnold]," said Lineker."Before that, sometimes Trent would go forward and they would, perhaps, get exposed defensively. Yes, sometimes they would get exposed in behind, but they would have someone try and cover that position - last season it was mostly [Dominik] Szoboszlai, previous to that would be Jordan Henderson."You've got to say it was worth his weight in gold going forward, and I always used to say, 'Stop worrying about him [Alexander-Arnold] making the odd tiny mistake defensively, because what he gives you the other way is incredible."Lineker's observations mirror those made by Redknapp at the weekend, with the former Liverpool legend also believing his former side are struggling at right-back.Redknapp outlined how Alexander-Arnold's unavailability has caused 'difficulties' for manager Arne Slot this campaign."They've got problems at full-back.

They're missing Trent [Alexander-Arnold]," Redknapp told Sky Sports on Saturday."They haven't played the same right-back since the Burnley game. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.