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114 Patrick Bamford believes there is no one better than Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-
Arnold when it comes to striking a ball.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently sidelined with a knee injury but the full-back was enjoying an exceptional campaign.
The 25-year-old has deservedly earned the reputation as one of the best passers in the Premier League, alongside the likes of Kevin De Bruyne.
We’ve arguably never seen a full-back as technically gifted as Trent, particularly when it comes to his playmaking abilities.
And Patrick Bamford has suggested that the Liverpool star is the best ball-striker in world football right now.
Bamford lauds Trent’s ball-striking
Speaking on the My Mate’s A Footballer podcast, the Leeds United forward answered questions from the listeners.
He was quizzed on players he has faced that he would pick to play in every position on the pitch alongside himself up front.
“It was between Bernardo and Trent,” Bamford said. “He [Trent] can do a bit of everything. I think centre-back would be a bit of a struggle but everywhere else.”
He added: “His technical ability and the way he strikes a ball, there’s no one better I don’t think. He can kick it so far as well, that’s mental.”
While there are plenty of players who are technically gifted when it comes to ball-striking, Trent has to be up there with the best in world football.
The full-back stands alongside De Bruyne when it comes to his ability to pick out his man in the final third.
Trent has also shown he has a keen eye for goal and when he’s in the right positions, he usually finds the back of the net.
Before picking up an injury, he’d managed two goals and four assists in the league this term.
Of course, he’s mainly operated in the role of an inverted full-back under Jurgen Klopp of late. But many believe he will end up in midfield due to his ability on the ball.
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