The pundit was infuriated by manager Gareth Southgate’s decision to exclude the defender from his squad for the game against Germany in the UEFA Nations League on Monday (September 26).
Alexander-Arnold has only featured once out of six Nations League encounters for the Three Lions. Southgate has largely preferred Reece James and Kieran Trippier over the Liverpool star.
The England boss even stated publicly that Trippier is an overall better full-back than Alexander-Arnold. He said (via GOAL):
Revolted by Southgate’s claims, Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT:
He continued:
Rio Ferdinand admonishes Chelsea legend for verdict on Liverpool star
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has lambasted Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf for his views on the Liverpool right-back.
Speaking to Le Journal du Dimanche, the former Blues centre-back labeled Alexander-Arnold a ‘Championship level’ defender while praising the full-back’s offensive qualities alone.
In response to Leboeuf’s verdict, Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel FIVE:
He added:
Liverpool are eighth in the Premier League table and will next face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at home on October 1.
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