Trent Alexander-Arnold already has one eye on the Champions League knockout stages and believes Liverpool can win anyone in the competition.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is confident about his side’s chances and says they fear no one in the Champions League.
Liverpool wrapped up their group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw at Midtjylland on Wednesday night. That fixture was a dead rubber though with the Reds already qualified as group leaders for the round of 16.
However, it was a special match for Alexander-Arnold as he got the opportunity to captain his boyhood side for the first time.
Being only 22, it was a big moment for the Englishman and he spoke about how proud he was after the game.
“Obviously it’s always been a dream, it’s always special to play on Champions League nights,” Alexander-Arnold said to the club’s website.
“To lead the team out was incredibly proud, it was something that was different, new to me. It was special, it felt special out there.”
“An extremely proud moment for me and the people who have helped me do that.”
He continued: “You’ve obviously got to give thanks to the manager and the staff who chose me to captain the team.”
“It was a really proud night for me on a personal note. I think I’ll look back (with) fond memories as being captain for the first time.”
For the Round of 16, Liverpool could be pitted against either Atletico Madrid, who knocked them out last season, Barcelona, Borussia Monchengladbach, FC Porto, Sevilla, Lazio, or RB Leipzig. Despite the possibility of a potentially tough game on paper, Alexander-Arnold relishes a fixture against any opponent.
“Now the fun begins really. The knockout stages, this is where the best teams perform and get through. I think on our day we’ll be able to beat anyone,” he added.
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