Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold, wing-back the Schauzer who missed much during his time with an injury, was back to his normal self as he took the field for Jurgen Klopp’s side in their UEFA Champions League match against Benfica. Was.
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Chasing a historic quadruple, Klopp’s men were given a massive boost as his right back treated his injury and were back in time for their European bout at the Estadio da Luz in Portugal.
Alexander-Arnold picked up from where he left off before his stint on the bench as he played down his team’s attackers at every opportunity.
The trademark passes and threatening crosses that sprung through that fans have come to associate with the Liverpool boy were on full display as he picked up his teammates’ run to deliver a mouth-watering delivery with ease, which struck a chord with the hosts. kept under constant pressure.
Klopp’s favorite full-back was at it again as he picked up the ball near the half-line mark on his favorite right-hander and played an absolutely delicious delivery into the track, before seeing Lucy Diaz’s run on the opposite side of the field. . The Colombian, who dived to meet the ball with his head down, directed it towards the charging Sadio Mane. The Senegalese forward made no mistake as he stroked the ball into the back of the net.
It was Liverpool’s second goal after defender Ibrahima Konate put the English side ahead after 17 minutes of play.
Benfica pulled back once thanks to a solitary strike from Darwin Nez, but, Luis Diaz put the result beyond any doubt as he entered the scoresheet at the end of the 87th minute.
The accuracy of Alexander-Arnold’s passing ability was once again on display as he set up Egyptian star Mohamed Salah of Liverpool after a beautiful dummy to turn the attacker right through on goal. Salah’s follow-up attempt was foiled by Benfica’s shot-stopper Odysseus Vlachodimos.
The result put Liverpool firmly in the driving seat as they take a two-goal advantage to Anfield for the second leg of the fixture against the Portuguese club.
The timing of Alexander-Arnold’s return could not have happened as the Reds prepare to take on champions Manchester City in another thrilling Premier League title race on Sunday, with the gap between the teams going into a potential title decider by just one point. Was.
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