Neco Williams: Alexander-Arnold Has Proven Anything Is Possible

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Neco Williams has opened up on his ambitions to follow in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s footsteps at Liverpool, describing a fellow defender as “one of the best full-backs in the world”.

Williams sees the England international’s rise to prominence as proof
that “anything is possible with hard work”, and has admitted to
studying an Anfield colleague in a bid to improve his all-round game.

“It’s
just kind of an eye-opener to prove to people that anything is possible
with hard work and dedication,” Williams told Liverpool’s official
website .

“Trent was at the Academy from a young age and
he’s gone up through the ranks. Now he’s obviously one of the best
right-backs in the world and he’s playing unbelievably.

“So I
think for all the Academy, it doesn’t matter what position, it’s just
an eye-opener to prove to people that it is possible.

“When
I’m training obviously I’m trying to focus on myself and my own game but
at the same time, I’m watching Trent and trying to study how he plays
also and try to take bits and parts of what he does into my game.

“I think that’s what I’ve been doing since I’ve been going up there [Melwood]. That’s definitely improving me as a player.”

When asked if he ever imagined being part of the senior squad at this
stage of his career, Williams responded: “No, not at all. But
obviously, with hard work and dedication, it can happen.

“I’m
just taking it day by day, just grasping it all in. It’s unbelievable
training and being with one of the best teams in the world.

“To
train with them every day, gaining experience is improving me as a
player. I’m just growing in confidence every time I train with them.

“It
is still a bit surreal. Like when you go in training and see the
players, you kind of pinch yourself and be like, ‘Am I really here?’

“But as soon as you get on the grass, all your emotions go and you just focus on trying to do as best as you can.”

The
Liverpool starlet went on to credit Jurgen Klopp for how he supports
the club’s younger players behind the scenes, insisting the German head
coach is always on hand for any “help or support”.

“He’s
been unbelievable, he’s unbelievable with all the youngsters that go
up,” said Williams. “Whenever we need help or support, he’s always
there.

“He’ll have banter with us and treat us normally,
like a normal player of his. Whoever it is – if we’re a youngster or one
of his older, senior players – he treats us all the same. We all have
the same banter and it’s good times up at Melwood.”

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