Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was quick to heap praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold after their impressive win over Arsenal in the Premier League.
The Reds are now within one point of Manchester City in the race to win the title, after goals from Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino game them a 2-0 win at the Emirates on Wednesday.
After the game, Klopp singled out creative right-back Alexander-Arnold for praise, due to his defensive work on Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli.
He told Sky Sports: "Obviously both teams had spells of possession where the other team was patient and didn't want to step out, but we had to. Trent [Alexander-Arnold] did exceptionally well against Gabriel Martinelli. If anybody tells me Trent can't defend, I'll knock them down. I don't know what the boy has to do anymore.
"In the first half we didn't have enough players between the lines. The movement was not exactly what it should have been. It was not a big problem because we were prepared for a really difficult game. The speed Arsenal have and their physicality – they're a really talented team, so I wasn't angry at half-time. I just wanted to change a few things.
"It was a sensational save from Alisson [before the opener]. For me it was a goal, to be honest. With their quality, they often finish situations like that. Ali didn't let it happen. When you always try to find a football solution like Thiago - I would have kicked the ball into the stand probably. He tried to keep it in the game."
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