‘I look at it with concern’ – Rio Ferdinand explains how Trent Alexander-Arnold can turn his form around

Rio Ferdinand admits he looks at Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold “with concern” and believes he needs to show the same intensity when he defends as he does when going forward. Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult start to the season. He has deemed to be at fault for several of the goals Liverpool have conceded this campaign, including in their 4-1 defeat to Napoli.

Ad Ferdinand pointed to his own experiences as a defender and what Alexander-Arnold should do to turn his form around. Premier LeagueFerdinand 'baffled' by Tuchel sacking, but Chelsea too big for Potter to turn down07/09/2022 AT 19:09 “I look at it with concern,” Ferdinand told BT Sport ahead of Liverpool’s game against Ajax. “He’s a fantastic footballer, fabulous, especially with the ball in his feet.

“I’ve watched him in the Champions League as well against top left-wingers, shut them out one v one. So he’s got it in his locker, no doubt about it. “I want to see Trent gain confidence through a game, especially in the early parts through defending well.

Getting up against people with big intensity, being right on the money and winning the first duels against the winger. “My only fear that can creep in is the way Liverpool play, he’s looking for confidence through just attacking scenarios in a game. “As a full-back, and I know the position has changed, but just having those defensive elements right in tune and right intact early in the game.

“His attacking area just comes out naturally a little bit like when I played. The defensive part I had to really focus and hone in on to get my best performances.” Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen added: “That right-hand side has changed. It used to be [Jordan] Henderson on the right side of that midfield,