Trent Alexander-Arnold can't 'defend like Aaron Wan-Bissaka', claims former Manchester United defender

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has boldly claimed that standout Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold cannot defend like new Red Devils signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Parker added that the former Crystal Palace defender is the best full-back in the Premier League.

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Alexander-Arnold drew plaudits from different sections for his solid defensive displays for Liverpool last season and was also lauded for his contribution in the final third of the pitch as he impressed down the right-wing throughout the campaign.
Last season, the 20-year-old broke the Premier League record for assists by a defender with a tally of 12. He is showing no signs of stopping in the new campaign as he recently became only the eighth player to register an assist in five consecutive Premier League appearances with his cross for Divock Origi's headed goal against Norwich City last Friday. 
Meanwhile, Wan-Bissaka made his Manchester United debut in Sunday's 4-0 rout of Chelsea after signing for the club from Crystal Palace for a hefty £50 million fee this summer.
The Red Devils also secured the signing of Harry Maguire from Leicester City in an attempt to strengthen their defence after they only managed two clean sheets at home in the previous season.

The heart of the matter

Parker has heaped praise on Wan-Bissaka, following his impressive debut last weekend and has put him ahead of Alexander-Arnold as the best right-back in the Premier League.
Speaking in a podcast on We Are The Busby Boys, he said,

"I’ve said it many times, I watched him often last year, I just like what he does.

"People talk about the lad at Liverpool [Alexander-Arnold] but he can’t defend like Wan Bissaka, whose defending and positioning is very good. He wants to defend, he loves it.