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'I don’t see this young guy anymore, I see a leader': Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders tips Trent Alexander-Arnold as a 'future captain' for the Reds and tells him to 'learn as much as possible' from James Milner

Daily Mail | July 26, 2022

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Liverpool assistant boss Pep Lijnders has backed Trent Alexander-Arnold to be the Reds' captain in the future.

Despite being just 22 years old at the time, the full-back was added to Jurgen Klopp's player leadership group before the start of last season.

Current skipper Jordan Henderson, understudy James Milner, left-back Andrew Robertson and goalkeeper Alisson are also part of the contingent - which was voted for by all members of the squad.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was added to Liverpool's squad 'leadership group' last summer

In his new book Intensity – Inside Liverpool FC, Lijnders revealed his excitement when Alexander-Arnold was chosen.

See full article at Daily Mail