Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool boss' reaction to Alexander-Arnold England snub

Jurgen Klopp has given his views on Trent Alexander-Arnold being overlooked by Gareth Southgate in England’s most recent set of fixtures.

The England boss selected four right backs as part of his Nations League squad: Alexander-Arnold, Reece James, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier.

However, controversially opted not to give Alexander-Arnold a single minute of action, even omitting him from the squad all together against Germany.

In the eyes of many it was a bizarre call from Southgate. England had been struggling for goals prior to bagging three in quick succession against Germany, therefore the creative ability of the Liverpool star seemed like a no brainer.

Despite being just 23, Alexander-Arnold has already got 45 Premier League assists to his name and has long been second only to Kevin De Bruyne as the league’s best creator.

But it seems Southgate just hasn’t taken to him, potentially because he views him as a weak link defensively.

The treatment of Alexander-Arnold has angered many. None more so than his loyal boss Klopp.

The German was asked about Southgate’s decision not to use Alexander-Arnold and he didn’t seem best impressed with the matter.

“Do we really want to open this box? You are English journalists, and we cannot discuss selections until the World Cup starts,” Klopp said in the press conference.

“This is why you make massive things of this. My honest opinion would create headlines. You want that? It would maybe help Germany, but it wouldn’t help England.

“I have a lot of things to say but I don’t think it makes sense.

“We are fine here, it’s completely different. I see Trent differently, that’s clear.

“People talk about him not being a good defender, that’s not true, he is a good defender, he