West Ham manager Moyes is concerned about how to put Trent into a new hybrid role at Liverpool

In his last three games, Trent Alexander-Arnold has recorded more assists in a new midfield role for Liverpool (4) than in his previous 27 league appearances as a full-back (2). Clearly Jurgen Klopp has unlocked a deadly weapon for Liverpool with Trent in an invasive hybrid role.

West Ham manager David Moyes, speaking at his pre-match press conference, says he has lost sleep over how to stop Trent when Liverpool challenge them on Wednesday.

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West Ham manager Moyes worries about how Trent may be stopped in Liverpool’s new hybrid role
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In the last three games, Trent Alexander-Arnold has provided more assists in his new midfield role for Liverpool (4) than in his 27 league games as a full-back (2). Clearly Jurgen Klopp has unlocked a lethal weapon for Liverpool with Trent in an invasive hybrid role.

In his press conference for the match, West Ham manager David Moyes claims he’s been losing sleep over how to stop Trent if Liverpool challenge them on Wednesday.
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“Trent’s new hybrid role? It’s something we thought about because he’s a very, very talented footballer. The deliveries from him, his use of the ball, his passing range, he has all those qualities of a great quarterback type kicker,” Moyes said.

“He’s also a good defender, he’s been an England international for years. I don’t think anyone should be shocked.

“For years there has been talk of Trento: he plays in midfield or full-back. At the moment Liverpool have used him a little more often and he has played very well for them.”

Moyes’ mind will be tested as Trent is expected to play in the same position again on Wednesday.

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David Moyes has responded to Jurgen Klopp after explaining why he wanted the Scotsman to stay in charge of West Ham United.

Moyes turned 60 on Tuesday and is the second oldest manager in the Premier League, albeit still 15 years younger than Roy Hodgson, who recently returned to Crystal Palace.

However, until Hodgson returned to Selhurst Park, Moyes was the most senior manager in the top flight, with Reds boss Klopp trailing behind him in the pecking order. And the German joked on Tuesday afternoon that the Hammers must hold Moyes accountable to stop him becoming the Premier League’s longest-serving manager.

“If West Ham had sacked David Moyes I would have become the oldest manager in the Premier League and I didn’t want that!” said the German. “David must stay!” He is an excellent colleague.

In response to Klopp, Moyes said: “I remember Jurgen Klopp mentioning it to me earlier in the season [when he was next behind me] and it didn’t feel right to be the longest-serving manager in the game. Premier League.

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David Moyes has responded to Jurgen Klopp after explaining why he wants the Scot to stay in charge of West Ham United.
Moyes turned 60 on Tuesday and is the second-oldest manager in the Premier League, although he is still 15 years younger than Roy Hodgson, who recently returned to Crystal Palace.

However, by the time Hodgson returned to Selhurst Park, Moyes was the senior manager in the top flight, with Reds boss Klopp behind him in the pecking order. And the German joked on Tuesday afternoon that the Hammers must hold Moyes accountable to stop him becoming the Premier League’s longest-serving manager.

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“If West Ham had sacked David Moyes I would have become the oldest manager in the Premier League and I didn’t want that!” said the German. “David must stay!” He is an excellent colleague.

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In response to Klopp, Moyes said: “I remember Jurgen Klopp mentioning it to me earlier in the season [when he was next behind me] and it didn’t feel right to be the oldest manager in the game. Premier League.

“That’s what longevity does to you, and sometimes if you can hold on, you become the eldest. Roy has shown that we have hopefully many more years ahead of us.

One of the big changes Klopp has made in recent weeks has been Trent Alexander-Arnold’s switch to a hybrid position, combining defensive and midfield duties. The England international was part of a ‘double six’.

“As everyone knows, he has all these qualities of a very good quarterback footballer, his deliveries, his use of the ball, his passing range,” Moyes said when asked about the move.

“He’s also a good defender and he’s been an England international for many years