What Trent Alexander-Arnold is asking Arne Slot to do in front of Liverpool’s players

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is enjoying a fantastic season with Liverpool, with the defender thriving under Arne Slot.

Martin Keown recently noted that Alexander-Arnold has improved under the Dutch manager at Liverpool, with the 26-year-old fullback impressing against Arsenal on Sunday with two pre-assists to secure a 2-2 draw.

Although Real Madrid looking likely to sign Alexander-Arnold, transfer rumours have done little to effect the England international’s performance levels, with the Liverpool defender as good as he has ever been for the Reds.

And Alexander-Arnold has asked Slot to do something quite unusual at Liverpool this season.

Alexander-Arnold has asked Slot to criticise him in front of Liverpool players

According to the Independent, Alexander-Arnold has asked Slot to criticise him in front of his Liverpool teammates, with the defender seemingly using the tactic to improve his performances and his mentality both in games and in training.

As per the report, Alexander-Arnold is on a mission to become the first fullback recipient of the Ballon d’Or, with a move to Madrid something that could help the Liverpool right-back do just that if a move were to happen next summer.

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And Alexander-Arnold’s tactic with Slot is one that could help the defender’s performance levels reach new levels, with the 26-year-old already in sensational form and looking like the best right-back in the world this season.

Indeed, Alexander-Arnold has thrived under Slot this season, and whilst his new approach to getting the best out of his game is unusual, the eye test does not lie, with the England international looking nothing short out outstanding for the Reds.

Alexander-Arnold’s mentality will put him in the Ballon d’Or conversation one day

Few can question Alexander-Arnold’s mentality, which in the last two seasons since being named Liverpool’s vice-captain has seen the defender become one of the leaders in the Anfield dressing room and a voice of authority.

And Alexander-Arnold’s new mental state could put the defender in the conversation to win a Ballon d’Or one day, especially if a move to Madrid comes about next year and if the fullback can adapt to life in La Liga.

The right-back leaving Liverpool will be a huge blow for the Reds, but with Alexander-Arnold having a plan for his career, seemingly nothing can stop the defender on his mission to become the absolute best in the world at Madrid.