Trent Alexander-Arnold s masterful showing against Leicester was not perfect according to Jurgen Klopp, who is reluctant to label the Liverpool star the best full-back in world football.
The freshly-crowned world champions romped to a 4-0 win at Leicester City on Boxing Day – their nearest challengers in the Premier League table – to open up a 13-point advantage at the summit.
Alexander-Arnold supplied assists for both of Roberto Firmino s goals before completing the scoring with a stylish breakaway strike.
Such brilliance prompted post-match questions over whether the 21-year-old is the best in his position globally, but Klopp was keen not to add to the hyperbole.
I am not too interested to be honest, he replied at a post-match news conference.
He played a really good game, but not a perfect game. It was not perfect, but it was really good and it was decisive and helped us a lot.
We know how important these crosses are for us, how important these things are for us, so that s absolutely exceptional.
But I can t compare because at the moment I watch pretty much only Liverpool games so I don t see the others.
The perfect away day
— Trent Alexander-Arnold (@trentaa98)
One possible blot on Liverpool s outing was the sight of Jordan Henderson hobbling off late on, cutting short another fine individual showing.
However, Klopp was pleased to report his captain s knock sustained in a challenge with Ayoze Perez is not serious.
Yes [it was a kick] on the shin, he said. It was bleeding but he told me afterwards, I could have carried on! . So obviously it is not so bad this time.
Liverpool are back in action on Sunday against Wolves, who entertain reigning champions Manchester City at Molineux on Friday.
