Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy insists Trent Alexander-Arnold can snap his form slump.

Murphy believe the youngster's 'issues' can be 'easily resolved'.

“Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped below his usual high standards against Manchester United and Napoli and faces a challenge to be picked for the World Cup," Murphy told the Daily Mail. “He has to look at his positional play and smell danger a bit quicker. He has been given free rein for a long time but he should protect himself better, even if it means sacrificing some forward runs.

"Liverpool have looked complacent this season but I don't mean players failing to give 100 per cent. It's more a lack of sharpness or failing to do the basics when you've not had any competition for your position. I sometimes slid into the comfort zone and needed a jolt. I'm not saying Trent is the same but the coaches at Liverpool could spend more time with him analysing the defensive parts of his game that need work. He is a good listener so his issues are easily resolved. Small details can make a big difference.

“Right-back is one of the hardest positions to call with England because of competition from Kyle Walker, Kieran Trippier and Reece James. Trent has an X-factor his rivals don't possess but he has to look at their qualities so he can become more rounded."