Trent Alexander-Arnold has insisted that clean sheets are more important to him than assists, but the other member of Liverpool's stellar full-back duo, Andrew Robertson, believes “it's all about getting the balance right".
The pair have been instrumental in attack and defence for the Merseysiders this season as they have opened up a commanding 22-point lead at the top of the Premier League table.
Despite saying he wanted to extend his record for assists by a defender in a Premier League season, which he set at 12 last season and has equalled already this year, England right-back Alexander-Arnold said he thought a strong defensive record was key to the Reds’ success this campaign.