Former England defender Ashley Cole has defended Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has faced criticism for his defensive performances despite his attacking prowess. Cole believes Alexander-Arnold is unfairly targeted by negative press and feels sorry for him due to the consistent scrutiny surrounding his future at Liverpool, particularly with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Cole highlights Alexander-Arnold's exceptional ability with the ball, emphasizing his unique qualities as a full-back.
Ashley Cole has leapt to the defence of Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Liverpool vice-captain continues to find himself the subject of scrutiny. defender, who will miss Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham Hotspur through injury, remains out of contract at the end of the season. Real Madrid want to sign Alexander-Arnold on a Bosman transfer after they had an approach knocked back by Liverpool regarding a mid-season switch prior to the January window.
“Look, I have my opinion,” he said on the Football’s Greatest Podcast . “I think he’s definitely got maybe bad press from external noise that’s written in the paper. “I know some people might say it is his own fault because it’s his agent or whatever. I’m going as a player. All we do is play football. “Whatever comes in the newspaper is out of our control. ‘I’m just here to play for Liverpool and do as well as I can’.
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