By Gabriel Agbonlahor

18th Oct, 2022 | 1:39pm

Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to thrive in new role after Liverpool source’s reveal today – Agbonlahor

Trent Alexander-Arnold could thrive at right-wing in a 4-4-2 for Liverpool, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Aston Villa and England attacker admitted Liverpool may have to rethink their formation after Diogo Jota’s injury.

Jota started on the left flank during the 1-0 win over Man City on Sunday (16 October) but was forced off with an injury in stoppage time.

As quoted by club media after the game, Jurgen Klopp admitted the 25-year-old’s injury was “not good” and it is feared from Liverpool sources he could be out for up to three months.

Alexander-Arnold came on in the final minute against Man City on the right of midfield, in front of James Milner at right-back, as Liverpool attempted to see the game out.

“I don’t mind it,” Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley.

“I feel I would play that, Trent could play on the right wing and Salah could play up front and just time his runs onto the right.

“Liverpool have got options but the fact that Jota has got injured means he might change that formation.

“He might go to Salah, Firmino and Nunez with Nunez off the left, Salah off the right and Firmino down the middle.

“Yes, Liverpool have not been in great form this season and, for me, it looked like the start of the decline.

“I’m not going to judge them off this game, to be honest because you do up your game against your fiercest rivals.

“I want to see it in the next game, can they up their game when they’re playing West Ham.

“They look back to their best but they have got to put a run of fixtures together where they get maximum points.

“Can you go and do it again when you’ve got West Ham at home?”

In other news, an ex-Premier League referee has demanded an extended Jurgen Klopp ban as “totally and utterly unacceptable” Liverpool footage emerges.