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Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals 'harsh' request to Arne Slot and outlines next Liverpool 'targets'

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Premier League match vs Bournemouth.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has outlined his aim of becoming the best defender in Europe with the Liverpool ace having begun the Arne Slot era in good form.

So far this season, Liverpool has only dropped points in the disappointing 1-0 defeat at Anfield against Nottingham Forest. Since then, the Reds have won 3-1 against AC Milan in the Champions League and then 1-0 against Bournemouth on Saturday.

And Alexander-Arnold has opened up on the elements of his game that he wants to improve, along with the work that he is doing behind the scenes with new head coach Slot to ensure that happens.

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"We talked about targets and aims and I said to [Slot] that I want to be the defender that no one wants to come up against in Europe," Alexander-Arnold explained to reporters including from Liverpool.com. The Reds' number 66 helped his side keep a fourth Premier League clean sheet, this time against Bournemouth.

"We agreed that he will be harsh on me and every time anyone gets past me, he will call it out in meetings and say this can't happen. We go through every game together and where he wants me to improve.

"From the Milan game, we had about 20 clips of what could have gone better. It's really refreshing to have a manager who will help and guide and teach me how to be better as a player and I'm someone who wants to learn and strive to be the best ever."

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates with Andy Robertson.
Trent Alexander-Arnold played well for Liverpool vs Bournemouth. -Credit:Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images

Often criticized for the defensive side of his game, Alexander-Arnold has a big desire to improve further in that aspect, even if many of the assessments of that side of his game have been exaggerated.

"I think that perception was perhaps harsh, if I'm being honest," he continues. "It was a big perception and it was hard to shrug it off with one singular game but that was game five today, so four out of five clean sheets.

"Exceptional from the backline. Defenses win championships and as part of that backline, it's my responsibility to make sure that my winger doesn't get a sniff in the game.

"I lay targets for every game. How many times dribbled past, how many times does he get a cross or a shot, and I'll look back and if I am disappointed then I am disappointed and if I am happy I am happy."