Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson have been dubbed the finest full-back duo in Premier League history by Gary Neville.
The pair are vital for Jurgen Klopp's team, as they routinely make significant contributions both defensively and offensively.
On the pitch, Alexander-Arnold and Robertson frequently combine and can be exceedingly difficult for opponents to deal with.
The Liverpool full-backs, according to former United defender Neville, deserve to be named with Brazilian icons Roberto Carlos and Cafu. 'Sometimes, during a game, you have to check yourself when you're involved in an emotional game like this as a co-commentator or commentator, because you're mentioning them in the same breath as probably the two greatest full-backs I've ever seen, Roberto Carlos and Cafu,' Neville said on his Sky Sports podcast. They were the shining example for so many years. They revolutionised full-back play. I know there have been offensive full-backs before, such as the Liverpool teams of the 1970s, but when you think of them as attackers first, defenders second, contributing to free-kicks, attacks, crosses, and every aspect of the game, they become even more appealing. Full-backs were given a key role in the team. 'They were outstanding, but these two... I don't think I've ever seen a pair of full-backs in the Premier League as outstanding as these two. They're an absolute joy to watch on the pitch because of the way they work together and play the game.'
Robertson was sent off in Liverpool's exciting 2-2 draw with Tottenham on Sunday, but he also scored, and Alexander-Arnold caught the eye once more, especially with his attacking abilities.
Neville also believes that teams can't afford to give Alexander-Arnold and Robertson possession because of their quality.
Both guys fight tirelessly and precisely exemplify the type of player Klopp seeks in his squad. 'Robertson, with his steadiness, does everything well,' Neville continued. He defends effectively, he's competitive - perhaps a little too competitive at times - but he scored and set up a goal. When it comes to the quality of his passing and delivery, Alexander-Arnold is a wonder. 'I've never seen anything like it from a full-back before.' It's similar to De Bruyne, Beckham, and Gerrard in that they're all offensive players. 'He's playing right-back, and that's the biggest compliment I could give him.' These two make an incredible impact. It's perplexing to me. Let the full-back have it, I used to say as a kid. You're not going to allow these two get away with it. Liverpool is currently in second place in the Premier League, three points behind Manchester City.
Given their abilities, Alexander-Anrold and Robertson might play a key role in Liverpool's quest to reclaim the Premier League.
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