By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
The Washington DigestThe Washington Digest
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Submit a News Release
  • About Us
Reading: Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘can be England’s Cafu’ insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders
Share
Notification Show More
Latest News
Boop! The Musical: Box Office Bomb Might be Closing Soon
June 12, 2025
The AI Revolution Rebuilding America’s Home Services
June 12, 2025
“Forex Trading: 10 Steps to Your First Million” — A Groundbreaking Book Redefining Success in the World of Trading
May 22, 2025
Lessons From The Trading Floor: Building Trust In The CFD Market
May 20, 2025
US Event: Pharma Partnering US Summit 2025
May 15, 2025
Aa
Aa
The Washington DigestThe Washington Digest
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Submit a News Release
  • About Us
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Contact
  • Submit a News Release
  • About Us
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Home
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
The Washington Digest > Sports > Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘can be England’s Cafu’ insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders
Sports

Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘can be England’s Cafu’ insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders

Beverly Clements
Beverly Clements August 5, 2022
Updated 2022/08/05 at 2:42 AM
Share
SHARE

Contents
Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘can be England’s Cafu’ insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders as he urges England to make full use of his attacking skills at this year’s World CupShare or comment on this article:

Trent Alexander-Arnold ‘can be England’s Cafu’ insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders as he urges England to make full use of his attacking skills at this year’s World Cup

  • Trent Alexander-Arnold was a key part of Liverpool’s quadruple push last season
  • Despite this, he has struggled to nail down a regular place with England
  • Pep Lijnders feels this is a loss, as ‘Trent sees things that the stadium doesn’t see’
  • The Liverpool coach feels Alexander-Arnold could have a big impact in Qatar 
  • Click here for all the latest World Cup 2022 news and updates

By Dominic King for the Daily Mail

Published: 22:31 BST, 4 August 2022 | Updated: 23:30 BST, 4 August 2022

Trent Alexander-Arnold has the potential to become England‘s answer to Cafu and could become a star at the World Cup — if given the chance.

That assessment was delivered by Pep Lijnders, Liverpool‘s assistant manager and a man who has worked with Alexander-Arnold since his early teens.

Alexander-Arnold was a driving force in Liverpool’s pursuit of four trophies last season. His position on Liverpool’s right side is almost untouchable but, for England, it is an entirely different situation.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was a key part of Liverpool's quadruple push last season

Trent Alexander-Arnold was a key part of Liverpool’s quadruple push last season

The 23-year-old has had difficulty, for a number of reasons, pinning down a consistent run of games for Gareth Southgate and has rarely been able to show his club form.

Lijnders, though, is adamant the opportunity is there for Alexander-Arnold and believes the right-back has the capacity to help revolutionise England’s attacking play in Qatar this winter, so long as he is given a platform to show his true worth.

‘If you see the game in an attacking way, he gave that position such a creative boost over the last few years,’ said Lijnders. ‘Like Cafu did (for Brazil) in the past.

Cafu holds the record for the most Brazil appearances and won two World Cups

Cafu holds the record for the most Brazil appearances and won two World Cups

Cafu holds the record for the most Brazil appearances and won two World Cups

‘You have to stay creative, stay unpredictable.

‘Trent sees things that the stadium doesn’t see. He sees things that I don’t see. It is for us to put him in the right position to excel.’

Lijnders was speaking at an event to launch his first book, Intensity, which chronicles Liverpool’s ride last season. To give context to how much he thinks of Alexander-Arnold, his two sons Romijn and Benjamin, were both wearing the right-back’s No 66 shirt.

Pep Lijnders believes Alexander-Arnold can be a key part of England's attacking play in Qatar

Pep Lijnders believes Alexander-Arnold can be a key part of England's attacking play in Qatar

Pep Lijnders believes Alexander-Arnold can be a key part of England’s attacking play in Qatar

‘That is daddy pushing,’ Lijnders said with a smile. ‘I pushed for them to do that!’

Meanwhile, Liverpool centre back Ibrahima Konate will miss the start of the season after picking up an injury in Sunday’s friendly against Strasbourg.

‘Unfortunately, I have to spend some time off the pitch but it won’t be too long,’ the Frenchman said on social media.

Share or comment on this article:

READ NEWS SOURCE

The post Trent Alexander-Arnold 'can be England's Cafu' insists Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders appeared first on thewashingtondigest.com.

You Might Also Like

Matthews Leads Maple Leafs to Convincing Victory Over Capitals

Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager Pool 2 Opens Friday; Flightline Is Morning-Line Choice At 5-2

Tiger Woods joined by girlfriend Erica Herman in Serena Williams’ player box at US Open

West Ham close to agreeing deal for Southampton’s Jan Bednarek

US Open day three: Murray moves on, plus Dart, Gauff and Kyrgios in action – live!

Beverly Clements August 5, 2022
Share this Article
Facebook TwitterEmail Print
Previous Article ‘She Ran Like A Pro’: Justique Has Victor Espinoza Excited About Future
Next Article ‘Stray’ cat video game brings some benefits to real cats

Latest News

Boop! The Musical: Box Office Bomb Might be Closing Soon
Business
The AI Revolution Rebuilding America’s Home Services
Business
“Forex Trading: 10 Steps to Your First Million” — A Groundbreaking Book Redefining Success in the World of Trading
Business
Lessons From The Trading Floor: Building Trust In The CFD Market
Business

You Might Also Like

Sports

Matthews Leads Maple Leafs to Convincing Victory Over Capitals

October 25, 2023
Sports

Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager Pool 2 Opens Friday; Flightline Is Morning-Line Choice At 5-2

September 1, 2022
Sports

Tiger Woods joined by girlfriend Erica Herman in Serena Williams’ player box at US Open

September 1, 2022
Sports

West Ham close to agreeing deal for Southampton’s Jan Bednarek

September 1, 2022
//

In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please contact us by email:

[email protected]

© 2022 thewashingtondigest.com. All Rights Reserved.

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?