Liverpool might have finished the league season in 4th place with the trio of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firminho and Mohammed Salah grabbing the spotlight but Merseyside outfit will certainly need the Trio of Loris Karius, Andy Robertson and Alexander-Arnold to keep things very tight and stable at the back if they are to lift the most coveted trophy in club football in Kiev. Much have been discussed about the revelation in the attacking trio of Mane, Firminho and Salah as the trio have fired Liverpool into comfortable position in both local and international football, that bet players now take advantage of freebet to stake high on the club. But little have been said about the Arnold and Robertson who fill in for the attackers when Liverpool loose possession.
A recap to 9 Months ago, all 3 players were only recognized as make-shift substitute for the Simeon Mignolet, Nathan Clyne and Alberto Moreno. 23yr old Loris Karius have just completed a 4.7 million pounds move from Bundesliga outfit Mainz, 23yr old Andy Robertson was signed from Hull city for a reported 8 million pounds while Alexander-Arnold was barely promoted to the senior team. The 3 however have gone to convince Jurgen Kloop on why they should be regular starters. Loris Karius was able to convince repay the faith the placed in him by Jurgen Kloop as the German have gone on to make some saves when called upon. He’s stabilization of the Liverpool defense have made him a permanent starter for now. Andy Robertson finally got his moment after patiently waiting on the bench. Alberto Moreno’s injury provided the Robertson the opportunity and the Scots made no mistake as he gone on to be a cult hero and an integral part of Kloop’s Liverpool project.
Alexander Arnold seized the opportunity presented to him when Nathan Clyne was in the sideline to cement his spot in the first team.
As the countdown to Kiev continues, Kloop must find way to get to the right mind of this defensive revelation of this 3 whose contribution and efforts compliments the attacking trio. It is no longer news that Liverpool plays attacking football but Robertson and Alexander-Arnold plays the defensive role of their tactic. The players does more defensive work to offensive work as the cover for Salah and Mane when Liverpool are on the offensive. The Players also affords Mane and Salah the liberty to roam round the final third when Liverpool are in possession. Karius is not left out as he has also been contributing his own quota to Liverpool’s success. As one eye look at the attacking trio of Liverpool to deliver fire-power in Kiev, the other looks at the defensive trio of Robertson, Karius and Alexander-Arnold to keep Ronaldo, Asensio, Bale, Benzema and Lucas at bay.
