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Trent Alexander-Arnold has named Lionel Messi as the toughest opponent he has faced in his career and acclaimed his legendary status.But when asked to select the best player he's come up against, he was quick to name record eight-time Ballon d'Or winner
Alexander-Arnold has only faced the Argentine icon once - in Liverpool's famous Champions League semi-final comeback at Anfield, which featured"It has to be Messi for me, the best player I've played, for me the best player that's ever played the game," he toldReal Madrid eye up shock move for Liverpool star as next major signing after Kylian Mbappe
He was then asked if Messi was better than legend Diego Maradona, and replied: "I never watched Maradona so I don't know... to imagine anyone better than what I've been able to see... my brain doesn't comprehend it, there's no way anyone can be better.""You're always on red alert when the ball's near him, I think it's very rare for a player to have that kind of feeling, to put that feeling into other players. So for that reason I have to say him.
"For me, I think in many, many aspects of the game he's probably the best at any given moment. He can almost do what he wants on a football pitch, so yeah, for that reason he's the best."Alexander-Arnold's decision to name Messi as his toughest opponent may not come as a surprise to many given his immense status.
He has also won the World Cup with Argentina and recently lifted his second Copa America with his country.Conor McGregor 'fires' Mike Perry from bare-knuckle league and savages Jake Paul after KO
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