Liverpool 2-0 Chelsea: 5 Hits and Flops

Liverpool players celebrate one of their goals in a must-win game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon
Liverpool players celebrate one of their goals in a must-win game against Chelsea on Sunday afternoon

#2 Hit: Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alexander-Arnold excelled against a dangerous, unpredictable Chelsea side
Alexander-Arnold excelled against a dangerous, unpredictable Chelsea side

Just like Azpilicueta's impact at Chelsea, Alexander-Arnold's importance to Liverpool is really understated - mirroring the Spaniard's defensive efforts while proving a pest for the Blues to contend with as he burst forward.

Delivering a refreshing display, he continues to improve over time and while Robertson wasn't at his best on the left-hand side, he didn't need to be. Trent's deliveries caused all sorts of panic and indecision in the Chelsea box while it was reassuring to see he has the wherewithal to deal with tricky situations, snuffing out danger when Hazard and substitute Higuain probed.

Four tackles, three clearances and two interceptions as well as a whopping game-high 16 ball recoveries, he had the most touches (114) of any player and roamed into midfield upon occasion to add support, applying pressure on Loftus-Cheek and Kante in possession.

Making important interventions, contributing on both sides of the game and eager to succeed, it's crazy to think that he's still only 20-years-old and has already amassed 50 top-flight games under Klopp.

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