Arne Slot names ‘special’ Liverpool player who KEEPS improving

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has had a fantastic start to the season so far.

The Reds have won 10 out of their 11 games so far this season and currently sit top of the Premier League table, already proving that they are contenders for the title.

Since his arrival in the summer, a number of players have drastically improved under his guidance including Ryan Gravenberch who is now seen as the world's best defensive midfielder and Luis Diaz, who has also had impressive start to the season scoring five goals in seven Premier League games. He only managed eight goals in the 37 appearances in the last campaign.

However, Slot has picked out one "special" player he believes is constantly improving.

Slot on Trent's talent

In an interview with Sky Sports ahead of the Chelsea game, the Dutchman spoke about how lucky he was to have Trent Alexander-Arnold in his team.

"Talking about risk and reward" laughed Slot. "The choices he [Alexander-Arnold] makes in which moment, then he is one of the player who can make his decision sometimes better in my opinion."

"To have a right full-back that is so special with the ball, that is an extra quality Liverpool had for so many years and I'm lucky enough to have that still, because how many full-backs create so many chances for their team."

Slot's advice for Trent

Slot added: "He should keep bringing this risk to his game, and in some moments find other options as well. But I also have to address in my opinion how well he's defending at Liverpool in the last few games we've played. I see a player that is bringing his game further up which was hardly possible because he was already that good, but I think he still does."

Slot, like many Liverpool fans will be hoping that the 25-year-old will sign a extension to his current contract which runs out next summer.

When asked about the situations surrounding Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah's situations, Slot said: "I can understand the anxiety from Liverpool fans because all three have been really important for us for years and still this year.

"On the other hand, I would focus on what I can see, that these players still bring out the best possible performances. At this moment I'm very very happy in what they are doing."