Trent: I'll be ready for Swansea test if I'm needed
Trent Alexander-Arnold is preparing himself for the possibility of facing an unfamiliar test on Saturday, should he be selected to face Swansea City.
A rib injury sustained by Nathaniel Clyne resulted in the young right-back making his full Premier League debut away at Manchester United last week.
He acquitted himself well at Old Trafford as the Reds claimed a point and followed that outing up with another assured performance as Plymouth Argyle were defeated in the FA Cup.
With Clyne's availability for the upcoming clash with Paul Clement's men uncertain, Alexander-Arnold could be in line for a third consecutive appearance.
And he knows the Swans will provide an array of new challenges for him to overcome.
"I think everyone's focused on getting the three points, but we know it's not going to be easy," he told Liverpoolfc.com.
"They're going to come and try to play football and that's what we've got to try to be ready for.
"There are world-class players in the Premier League and week in, week out you're going to be tested in different ways.
"Whether it's in the air, or people going at you one-v-one, you're always going to be tested. That's what I've got to be ready for if I'm chosen to play again."
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Liverpool are closing in on a year unbeaten at Anfield in all competitions, but will need to ensure Swansea and Southampton are seen off in the next two games to pass that milestone.
Alexander-Arnold has no doubts over the importance of a strong home record, and believes the fans can play just as big a part in that as the squad.
"With the atmosphere and the style of play we have, it's always going to be a struggle for any team coming to Anfield," he added.
"The harder that we can make it for them with the atmosphere, the way we play, and the energy we can bring to the games, the better - because there's less chance of them taking points from us."
Jürgen Klopp could opt to hand Philippe Coutinho his first Premier League start since November on Saturday, after the Brazilian proved his fitness while playing from the off against Plymouth in midweek.
Alexander-Arnold says the Reds No.10 has the ability to lift his teammates when he is on the pitch, as evidenced by his recent outing from the bench against United.
"He's an unbelievable player, the things he can do with the ball," he enthused.
"It gives everyone a bit more confidence when he's on the pitch, knowing that he can make things happen against the run of play.
"That's what happened against Manchester United, we were pinned back but as soon as he came on he made an impact and it made the game a bit easier knowing he was an outlet for us."