The Arne Slot era of the Reds is off to a flying start with Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah on the scoresheet as the Anfield side breezed past the Tractor Boys at a sold-out Portman Road early Saturday afternoon.
With Virgil van Dijk and Luis Diaz left impressed by Dominik Szoboszlai, it was a good day for Liverpool, who despite not looking at their best managed to get off to a good start to the new season as the Reds aim to challenge for the Premier League title.
And pundit Alan Shearer was impressed by one moment from a Liverpool star against Ipswich.
Shearer in awe with Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pre-assist vs Ipswich
Speaking on Match of the Day, Shearer lauded Trent Alexander-Arnold after the defender made an astonishing line-breaking pass to Salah to allow the Egyptian international to assist Jota for the opening goal of the game.
Shearer said: “When Trent gets his ball here, I mean, the pass is just incredible. How you want it, where you want it? Thank you very much. In behind, running towards the Ipswich goal, and, as I said, good players are going to finish you off.”
With Alexander-Arnold having a mixed summer at the Euros with England, the 25-year-old defender having a real moment of quality to remind the world what he’s capable of was exactly what the right-back needed.
And for Liverpool and the new season, Alexander-Arnold is going to be vital in Slot challenging for the Premier League title, where the Reds can be real contenders if their key players can remain fit and the new system can begin to flourish.
Alexander-Arnold could be set for his best season yet with the Reds
Alexander-Arnold is comfortably one of the best fullbacks in the world and an important part of why Liverpool have been as successful as they have been in recent years under Jurgen Klopp.
And for this season, there’s a real chance that the England international could have his best year campaign yet with Liverpool, with Alexander-Arnold showing against Ipswich that he’ll be playing a more advanced role under Slot.
With the defender impressive against Ipswich, Alexander-Arnold has got off to a good start to the season already, and the fullback will want to build from his performance at Portman Road in the upcoming games.
