John Barnes has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to move into central midfield (Getty Images)John Barnes believes that Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has the physical attributes to play in central midfield for the club long-term. Despite playing virtually all of his senior career in that position, Alexander-Arnold tended to be utilised in midfield for Liverpool’s youth teams, either on the right or centrally. Barnes, speaking exclusively for bookmaker comparison platform BonusCodeBets.co.uk, said: ‘He has the capability to move into the central midfield for Liverpool, because of the demands Jurgen Klopp puts on his Liverpool players. In total, he has made 18 Premier League appearances this season, scoring once and registering three assists. Even Brazil legend Cafu has been impressed by Alexander-Arnold’s emergence and he offered him some advice this weekend, saying: ‘Yes, he is very talented.

Source: Metro February 19, 2019 16:41 UTC