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'That's like Kevin De Bruyne territory!': Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on 'phenomenal' Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold and compares his incredible delivery and chance creation stats to Man City's star man

Former England international Rio Ferdinand compared Trent Alexander-Arnold to Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Liverpool's clash with Inter Milan.

Alexander-Arnold has played a starring role for Liverpool this season - registering 16 assists in all competitions. He has also scored two Premier League goals and created 16 big chances for the Reds.

As a result, Ferdinand has praised the Liverpool right-back for occupying dangerous 'territory', 'executing' his passes and creating chances for Jurgen Klopp's side this season.

Trentu00a0Alexander-Arnold has been excelling for Liverpool as a of late - registering 16 assists

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been excelling for Liverpool as a of late - registering 16 assists

As a reuslt, Rio Ferdinand has compared him to Manchester City staru00a0Kevin de Bruyne

As a reuslt, Rio Ferdinand has compared him to Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne

Speaking ahead of Liverpool's clash with Inter Milan on Tuesday evening, Ferdinand said Alexander-Arnold had be 'phenomenal' during the 2021-2022 campaign so far.