Trent Alexander-Arnold has claimed that Man City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is 'one of the best midfielders in Premier League history'.
The Belgian has been in scintillating form for his club this season and already provided nine assists from his opening 14 Premier League matches before the World Cup break.
Though he was unable to carry that form into the World Cup - as Belgium crashed out in the group stages - Liverpool's Alexander-Arnold couldn't help but shower the 31-year-old with praise.
Speaking to talkSPORT, Alexander-Arnold said: 'Best midfielder in the world, hands down. He constantly keeps trying to sneak into my top three Premier League midfielders ever.
'I've never seen someone be able to create like he does. He will go down as one of the best midfielders in Premier League history, for me.'
The midfielder was one the league's standout players last season and has carried that form into this campaign with 12 goal involvements already.
He currently sits fifth in the Premier League's all-time assists leaderboard with his tally of 95 only bettered by Ryan Giggs, Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.
Since joining Man City from Wolfsburg in 2016, the 31-year-old has 89 goals and 134 assists from 326 games - a staggering return.
The timing of Alexander-Arnold's comments can be seen as slightly strange given the fact De Bruyne had an underwhelming contribution to Belgium's World Cup campaign.
The Red Devils crashed out of the group stages after failing to qualify ahead of Croatia and Morocco.
De Bruyne didn't manage to contribute towards a single goal in the tournament as Roberto Martinez's side were eliminated at the very first hurdle in Qatar.
In the lead-up to the tournament, the midfielder had been vocal on his opinion on Belgium's squad and claimed his nation had 'no chance' of winning.
On-field success was never a guarantee for De Bruyne especially considering his turbulent stint with City's league rivals Chelsea.
The midfielder came through the ranks at Stamford Bridge but was ultimately overlooked for other options before being shipped to German outfit Wolfsburg.
Following an electric campaign with them - which saw him register 10 goals and 21 assists in 34 Bundesliga appearances - he was brought to the Etihad.
He's gone on to win five League Cups, one FA Cup and four Premier Leagues during his time in Manchester.
NCKopites30
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that's why i love Liverpool thay are always ready to appreciate people they don't take pride for themselves even though they might be one of the best player's #YNWA #
delouispascalino
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TAA turning into a pundit
Iamshadow
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You don't have a brain.
and you have one?
Iamshadow
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They're not even comparable. Ozil is way better
bruh stfu it's not even funny anymore..the man retired like 3 or 4 years ago
PrinceMartin
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders
like as if modric performs in big stages of champions league,😂😂😂 he was like a ghost in knockout stages, he was just helped by team mates😂😂
AhmedNabuhaan
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You don't have a brain.
as if you're given the brains of millions of people in this world. you're as half brain as a small caterpillar
veecmpsuz
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Ozil > Kdb
Nah dawg sorry. He went way down hill anyways
veecmpsuz
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TAA retired already??? Joking joking but he’s right at least lol
Phreshme
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see what I saying stupid and delusional,your one of them,KDB could never be better iniesta,xavi
You are the stupid and delusional one here! I never said he was better than Xavi and iniesta! If you aren't stupid point out where I compared him with them? You are a sick b*st@rd
hioaknoptz
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Funny how who is calling others stupid and delusional, writes like an imbecile🤣🤣
see what I saying stupid and delusional,your one of them,KDB could never be better iniesta,xavi
Phreshme
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he always flops in big games,and stupid delusional fans say hes better than xavi,iniesta,zidane and company,he can never be better than them never thats the cold truth
Funny how who is calling others stupid and delusional, writes like an imbecile🤣🤣
my-blood-is-red
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They're not even comparable. Ozil is way better
Ozil is what? what wrong with all this Madrid fans think there players are way better than the other players 🙄 I will pick kdb any day any time
hioaknoptz
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He had a bad World cup stop reasoning with your a**! he has always delivered in the champions league and the nation team, Belgium in general had a bad World cup campaign. I hate people who twist the truth just to push a narrative! I'm a Manchester United fan but I'll never fail to acknowledge KDB for his brilliance!
he always flops in big games,and stupid delusional fans say hes better than xavi,iniesta,zidane and company,he can never be better than them never thats the cold truth
Phreshme
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders
He had a bad World cup stop reasoning with your a**! he has always delivered in the champions league and the nation team, Belgium in general had a bad World cup campaign. I hate people who twist the truth just to push a narrative! I'm a Manchester United fan but I'll never fail to acknowledge KDB for his brilliance!
Bernabeufan
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Ozil > Kdb
They're not even comparable. Ozil is way better
Cetbiknort
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17kdb the best midfielder in e world hate it or love it
ffooorrr
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no* where
u r right
teeacdlpr
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kdb is a coward
Victorspurs
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Only modric is ahead him
Amotamkare
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Ozil > Kdb
yeteikorst
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Messi is the best playmaker. He is ahead of everyone in every aspect...
So Messi is a midfielder and Plays in Premier league. Great
Bernabeufan
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who are you for him to prove it 🤣🤣
You don't have a brain.
DieHardMadridFan
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Messi is the best playmaker. He is ahead of everyone in every aspect...
You're the dumbest person alive. You comment is contrasting with the headline. You need a brain dude😂
AhmedNabuhaan
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders
who are you for him to prove it 🤣🤣
zehbdky
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Messi is the best playmaker. He is ahead of everyone in every aspect...
ibrahimabk
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who has his passing accuracy in premier league now ???
wuoloruyz
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England 🇬🇧 🏴 Best 2022
Wehmopst
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders
guy shut d duck up this players need rest....
Bernabeufan
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders
no* where
Bernabeufan
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As far as De Bruyne can't perform in the biggest stages and biggest moments( Champions League and World Cup) then he's now where near one of the greatest midfielders