Julian Ward has found Liverpool's next right-back, he's a Trent regen
Liverpool's search for Trent Alexander-Arnold's successor might finally be over.
The wait has been long. Normally, Liverpool have been very effective at replacing key players in their squad. Over the years, it's what they have been renowned for.
The ability to recruit cleverly and to find the perfect options in the market.
But when Alexander-Arnold departed, Liverpool proved they were not infallible. Even they can make mistakes.
Not directly finding a replacement for Alexander-Arnold was probably the biggest mistake the club has made in their modern era.
It certainly contributed massively to Liverpool being unsuccessful last season and thus Arne Slot losing his job.
Right now Andoni Iraola is dealing with the situation quite well. Ronald Araujo is an excellent makeshift option. However, he isn't a long-term solution.
How Liverpool can replace Trent Alexander-Arnold
The Reds are never going to find a like for like replacement for one of the most unique right-backs on European football.
Alexander-Arnold is definitely one of a kind. That's why he was such an integral part of the Reds during his time at the club.
However, while the Reds can't fully replace him, they can find a competent right-back.
The problem Liverpool made is they signed a wing-back in Jeremie Frimpong, who just wasn't suited to the four defender set-up and system the Reds like to deploy.
The way Liverpool can finally replace Trent is by finding a right-back who can excel on the ball and who can create chances from that position but who is also defensively reliable.
Julian Ward has found Liverpool's next Trent - meet Djibril Ouziad
The club's new sporting director will be looking to sort out the right-back situation as one of his biggest priorities.
And it looks like just a few months into his reign, Ward has already found the perfect next right-back for Liverpool.
GFFN are reporting that Liverpool have already made moves for Djibril Ouziad, who the Reds are now very closely monitoring as he has broken through the ranks at Le Havre.
Only 17-years-old, Ouziad has become a regular for the French side.
Wearing low-socks just like Alexander-Arnold, Ouziad is an extremely technical defender. He is competent in defensive situations and he can create chances from crosses and through balls.
He seems like the perfect option for Liverpool. He can pretty much do everything Trent used to do and he is only 17-years-old, which means Iraola can develop him to become even better.
