Trent Alexander-Arnold’s return to an old free-kick routine paid off as he fired in a wonder goal to seal Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Leicester City
The Reds won their seventh Premier League game in a row on Monday night, with Curtis Jones’ clinical first-half double laying the groundwork for three points.
With 71 minutes left on the clock, Mohamed Salah rolled a dead-ball situation to Alexander-Arnold, who smashed a 25-yard strike into the top corner.
Post-match, the No.66 revealed how discussions with Jürgen Klopp led to the deployment of the routine, which had previously succeeded at Chelsea several years ago – with sensational results.
Watch highlights from Leicester’s 0-3 loss to Liverpool.
“He spoke to us, he said let’s try it again, it’s been a while,” Alexander-Arnold told Sky Sports. “I think we caught them off guard, and I was able to tuck it away.” It was a well-thought-out goal.”
Jones, meanwhile, was making his ninth consecutive start for Liverpool, and he celebrated with two coolly-taken goals before the break.
On a night when Klopp’s men moved to within one point of the Premier League top four, Alexander-Arnold praised his fellow Scouser’s personal form.
When asked about Jones‘stepping up,’ he said, “For sure, for sure.” It’s not just tonight; I believe it’s been since he returned to the team.
“He’s a lad who obviously would have liked to play more throughout the season, but he’s stepped up when given the opportunity, and I think that’s all you can do.”
“He has proven his worth both on and off the field.” And he has unquestionably impressed everyone. He has set standards for himself, and we must maintain them as a team and as individuals; he has reached a level that he must maintain in every game.
“Today was an outstanding night for him, and he helped his team win the game.”
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