Alan Shearer heaps praise on Arne Slot for what he's done for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Alan Shearer has lauded for . The Reds right-back but appears to have taken things up another level this season with some outstanding displays inside his own half.

Forming part of the meanest defense alongside , and , the 26-year-old already has five clean sheets to his name as top the standings after just eight games. can also add an impressive assist to his name from the in September, proving he can still produce magic at either end of the pitch, yet it is his primary defensive duties that have earned particular praise this season.

And former Premier League striker is just the latest to compliment the graduate, although he reserved special praise for Liverpool's new manager following the noticeable "real improvement" in Alexander-Arnold's game this season.

Speaking to on last weekend's 2-1 victory over Chelsea, Shearer said: "The game at Anfield saw some key battles out wide, and Trent Alexander-Arnold had a job to do on Jadon Sancho.

"We didn't see him too often in his favored forward positions because he had a job to do defensively and I thought he did it well, and with Sancho being hooked at half-time, that tells you about the job Trent did. Sancho didn't get any change out of him at all, and it was a good defensive display from him, and we are starting to see some real improvement on that side of his game under Arne Slot.”

During the game, Alexander-Arnold actually proved just how well he performed , with no player winning more duels (5), tackles (4) or making more clearances (4) than the international.

However, believes , recently telling that the decisions and choices he makes in certain situations "could be better".

“But to have a right full-back that is so special with the ball, yeah, that's an extra quality Liverpool had for so many years, and I'm lucky enough to have that still, because how many full-backs create so many chances for their team?" the Dutchman said.

"So, he should keep bringing this risk to his game and in some moments find other options as well. But I also have to address, in my opinion, how well he's defended at Liverpool in the last few games we've played."