Liverpool's players are enjoying Trent Alexander-Arnold's new role in midfield.

Manager Jurgen Klopp has employed the right-back as a midfielder in possession in recent games.

While the Reds had defensive issues in a 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest, defender Virgil Van Dijk believes they can improve a lot more with this adjustment.

"I think [Forest] did quite well today, they man-marked Trent, Fabinho and the midfielders generally, so it was quite hard to find them without pressure on them so yes, we have to dictate the play and come across quickly in order to get the ball as well," Van Dijk said post-game.

"It's a work in progress but we all like it. We all have to be able to change in times and sometimes Trent has to drop, whereas sometimes he has to go higher.

"Other players then have to drop, so we keep working on it and I think the manager has been saying it many times with the counter-pressing, everyone comes across, makes the pitch as small as possible and we have a big chance to win it back if we lose it. Everyone has to feel the freedom in possession to feel important, so that is what we have to do.

"It's not only Trent, it's a bit of a snowball effect. Everyone can find spaces as well and it's about finding the right position or player to move and I think Trent is getting into that role as well. So like I said, it's a work in progress to be confident and keep working for the remaining games. So now we need to keep it going and stay confident."