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How Liverpool star Alexander-Arnold and Manchester United's Wan-Bissaka compare after Rio comments

It is the debate which seemed to have been settled a few years ago – is the modern full-back really a defender any more, or is he closer to a winger?

Pep Guardiola's Barcelona really changed the game, with Dani Alves often operating so high and wide on the pitch that he was part of the attacking unit. Manchester City have followed that trend.

Liverpool have earned plaudits for years under Jurgen Klopp for how their defenders push up the pitch, not least Trent Alexander-Arnold. The 21-year-old has emerged as a brilliant provider of assists and can cross the ball like David Beckham in his prime.