It’s TIME: Conor Bradley must get the Trent Alexander-Arnold treatment | OneFootball

From Trent Alexander-Arnold to Conor Bradley

Alexander-Arnold was always a great right-back who had an incredible, world-leading ability to pass the ball. That ability led to questions that followed him throughout his Liverpool career - should he actually play in midfield?

After all, that's where great passers play. It felt natural to suggest it and both Jurgen Klopp and Gareth Southgate with England tried it.

Only, it never made a lot of sense. Why move Alexander-Arnold into an area with more defensive coverage? If he's capable of playing elite passes from right-back, let him remain in a space where defences don't know how to contain him.

Moreover, the benefit of moving him into midfield was never clear. He could already cover the entire pitch with his passing, so it would never widen his passing range. While he picked up double-digit assists - it was highly unlikely that he'd deliver even more just by moving into a different position.

With Bradley, though, it's different. He's now showing signs that he might actually be a midfielder for a few reasons.