If Trent Alexander-Arnold becomes a Liverpool FC hero one day, this goal will mark the start of his legend.
The 18-year-old Liverpool defender scored his first-ever goal for the club Tuesday in the first leg of the Reds’ UEFA Champions League qualifier against Hoffenheim. The game was goalless in the 36th minute when Alexander-Arnold surprisingly took the free kick from around 35 yards out.
Trent Alexander-Arnold! Three first names, one perfectly placed free kick to give Liverpool the lead. #TSGLFC https://t.co/VRwtKuRTfZ
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) August 15, 2017
His inexperience didn’t dissuade Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp from giving the teenager his Champions League debut in such an important game.
9 – Trent Alexander-Arnold has scored his first goal for Liverpool in his ninth start in all competitions. Blast.
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 15, 2017
And Alexander-Arnold repaid the manager’s trust and brought joy to Liverpool fans everywhere with one pinpoint strike.
Liverpool leads Hoffenheim 1-0 in the second half on Alexander-Arnold’s goal.
Thumbnail photo via LiverpoolFC.com
