“He’s an absolute animal in the gym!”
England possess an embarrassment of riches at right-back, but Trent Alexander-Arnold is arguably the cream of the crop. He sat down with our Alex Roberts for a chat about fitness, diets and hitting the gym.
The Liverpool academy product enjoys a reputation as one of the most promising full-backs in world football, netting four goals and 13 assists last term as Jurgen Klopp’s men marauded their way to the league title.
A lot of the 22-year-old’s success can be explained by his approach to training and nutrition, in addition to the long hours spent out on the pitch perfecting his craft.
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Trent recently sat down to answer some of our diet and fitness questions through his sponsor, Kinetica Sports.
SportsJOE: What does your daily diet look like?
Trent: For breakfast I tend to have an omelette for a protein hit in the morning which I usually accompany with toast or fruit.
For lunch I like to have chicken and rice which is quite simple but helps you refuel your body after a busy morning with additional protein. Alternatively, I’ll have pasta for sustained energy and to make sure I’m having variation each day.
For dinner I have a variety of different meals usually including a portion of meat or fish to make sure I am getting the right nutrients. Again, sometimes I will have pasta dependent on my lunch.
When I’m on the go, I’ll have a Kinetica High Protein Milkshake.
Which Liverpool player is the most impressive in the gym – and why?
Mo Salah is an absolute animal in the gym! I really admire him for dedication to the sport and his passion for what he does as part of the Liverpool team. I think he’s a great role model for younger players and we are always impressed by his skills and mindset.
Earlier this month, Trent Alexander-Arnold was praised by Brazil legend Cafu for his performances. (Photo: Getty)Who lifts the most weight in the gym?
While lifting heavy weights isn’t usually part of our training regime, I have to say I think Virgil van Dijk lifts the heaviest weights in the gym – I’m always impressed by his dedication to staying strong and fit.
What is one fact about you that people probably don’t know?
People don’t know this, but I really don’t like ketchup or mayo – they’re just not for me!
Which athletes outside of football do you look up to and why?
Outside of football, I really admire Michael Jordan. He has shown undeniable passion and determination throughout his basketball career and I’ve looked up to him since I was young, especially when starting out in my football career. His achievements are something any sportsman would dream of!
