Liverpool fans love what Klopp did for Trent Alexander-Arnold after Watford

Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he awarded Trent Alexander-Arnold the match ball after his hat-trick of assists against Watford.

The Reds blew the Hornets out of the water in a 5-0 win with Alexander-Arnold producing a hugely impressive performance.

The 20-year-old becomes just second Premier League player this season to produce three assists in one game.

Klopp hands Alexander-Arnold match ball after hat-trick of assists

Liverpool’s title credentials were on show at Anfield during midweek as they produced a five-star perfomance.

Alexander-Arnold’s performance was singled out by Klopp who praised the importance of the youngster’s role in his team.

He also revealed that he rewarded the England international with the match ball following his unique hat-trick.

Klopp told LiverpoolFC.com:

“It’s important. That’s modern football.

“If you ask a young boy his favourite position, I don’t think a lot of boys would say: ‘I want to be a full-back.’ But football changed, they became much more important.

That game was exceptional; I don’t think I was ever part of a game that somebody had a hat-trick of assists.

“It was special. He wanted the match ball so he got it. It was really cool.

“Now let’s try to do something like that again.”

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Everton have an extra incentive ahead of Sunday’s Merseyside derby with the chance to dent the Reds’ title bid.

The Toffees bounced back from three consecutive league defeats to beat Cardiff City 3-0 in midweek.

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