Klopp admits Alexander-Arnold may be the middle man Liverpool need

'(A) possibility, depends on the situation and the opponent, on a lot of things,' said the German.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s hybrid role has seen him develop greater midfield capabilities (Nigel French/PA)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has softened his opinion over Trent Alexander-Arnold’s versatility as a potential midfielder but still believes he best serves the team from his natural right-sided role.

Just over two years ago, after the 25-year-old was deployed in a central position against Andorra by England boss Gareth Southgate, Klopp said there was no need to change the defender into a midfielder.