Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas was full of praise for the performance of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the Reds' FA Cup final win over Chelsea on Saturday.
Alexander-Arnold, 23, has been in sensational form this season, scoring two goals and contributing 19 assists in 44 appearances across competitions. His attacking prowess has been heralded. During the FA Cup final win over Chelsea, Alexander-Arnold performed admirably from a defensive perspective too.
He nullified the attacking threat of Christian Pulisic throughout the final, so his performance has been praised by Fabregas. The Spaniard tweeted mid-game about the player:
Alexander-Arnold converted his spot-kick in the tense shootout that decided the final. Liverpool would go on to win 6-5 on penalties, with Kostas Tsimikas sealing the victory with his decisive spot-kick.
Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold's performance against Chelsea has bolstered the conversation that he's the best right back in the world right now. At just 23, the Reds full-back is being touted as the best right-back in Premier League history.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes there's no player in the world like Alexander-Arnold at the moment, saying (via talkSPORT):
“The way he plays, I don’t know any player who plays like Trent in the world."
Alan Shearer heaps praise on Trent Alexander-Arnold following Liverpool's victory over Chelsea
Another Premier League legend who praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's performance in the FA Cup final on Saturday was Alan Shearer.
The former Newcastle United striker was mesmerised by the right-back, who many deem to have been the 'Man of the Match'. Shearer told BBC Sport (via Rousing The Kop):
“Trent Alexander-Arnold, I thought was sensational today. Both defensively and some of his passing was outrageous."
He continued:
“And for him to then stick a penalty away as cooly as he did, I thought he was fantastic.”
Alexander-Arnold's impressive season is not a surprise. Ever since he made his debut in 2016, he has wowed with his incredible creativity. He has been a huge part of the recent success the Anfield side have had, winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League in 2020.
He has now added the FA Cup to his growing list of accomplishments, with the win over Chelsea keeping alive Liverpool's bid for an unprecedented quadruple.
The Reds will hope leaders Manchester City slip up in the Premier League title race, as they trail Pep Guardiola's men by three points with two games remaining. Alexander-Arnold and co. will then head to Paris on May 28 to take on Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League final.
TryNuell
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He Has Improved So Much In Defending With Maintaining His Attacking threat Respect To Him And Klopp🙏🙏
wait make vinicius catch am
TryNuell
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He Has Improved So Much In Defending With Maintaining His Attacking threat Respect To Him And Klopp🙏🙏
who has improved with defending[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Sahla_HDP
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who cares. Reece James was one of the best players on the pitch
True!
Sahla_HDP
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That was the last chance for Chelsea to win a trophy for now. Tuchel will be sack by the middle of next season
Keep wishing!
Sahla_HDP
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Both TAA & Reece James has been excellent
💯 Both, a headache for Southgate!
Loyabknrs
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That was the last chance for Chelsea to win a trophy for now. Tuchel will be sack by the middle of next season
who told you man
Loyabknrs
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he did nothing in that game
both are all good players
Zere8
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diaz shouldve scored from the pass of TAA..first outside of boot from Alisson then outside of boot from TAA..that would be another wonderful assist
BryanEbohon
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Reece James was the man of the match, Reece James won the trophy, Reece James scored the last penalty to secure the cup for Chelsea, Reece James is the best right back in the world, Reece James is better than every other player in Epl, Reece James is everything 😂😂😂. Are you satisfied? 😂😂😂
who cares. Reece James was one of the best players on the pitch
Leabcdituy
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So James is a joke to you
My friend d game is full time draw so calm down. Anord is no where close to James quality
Cody01
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So James is a joke to you
Sure he is since he is on a losing side.
takdlmnrsy
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you're just one fool out there who doesn't know what to say
now here comes a Chelsea parrot, you can screenshot my comment
lightrex
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Both TAA & Reece James has been excellent
soacdnrstz
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That was the last chance for Chelsea to win a trophy for now. Tuchel will be sack by the middle of next season
you're just one fool out there who doesn't know what to say
Leabcdituy
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So James is a joke to you
Tyniee
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he did nothing in that game
Reece James was the man of the match, Reece James won the trophy, Reece James scored the last penalty to secure the cup for Chelsea, Reece James is the best right back in the world, Reece James is better than every other player in Epl, Reece James is everything 😂😂😂. Are you satisfied? 😂😂😂
takdlmnrsy
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he did nothing in that game
who raised the trophy at the end
takdlmnrsy
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That was the last chance for Chelsea to win a trophy for now. Tuchel will be sack by the middle of next season
Mouabeiz
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hi bro did you watch the game if not pls clise your mouth.
sinailotuz
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he did nothing in that game
but he the cup which was the main target
diubdeprsz
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he did nothing in that game
Lee_Boy
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and still Southgate will not select him for world cup and play defensive shits.. like his defensive approach has won him titles..
noble_Yorke
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Okay fine he's doing well. But yesterday's match he was at fault with the chance that Jorginho had. He left him unmarked behind and when the was passed to Jorginho, he was no where near. Good that Allison was able to block the shot. He was marking a player who was already been marked and he left the player he should be marking. But all good.
Kushalsandhal
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He Has Improved So Much In Defending With Maintaining His Attacking threat Respect To Him And Klopp🙏🙏