Jurgen Klopp has been urged to drop Trent Alexander-Arnold from his immediate plans at Liverpool, with David James suggesting that the out-of-sorts right-back is in need of a “breather”.
At just 22 years of age, a product of the Anfield academy system has been a regular part of the senior set-up on Merseyside for five seasons.
He has taken in over 150 appearances for the reigning Premier League champions, while also collecting 12 caps for England.
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Much has been expected and demanded of Alexander-Arnold at a time when he should still be learning his trade, with a burst onto the scene seeing expectation soar around him.