Liverpool fullback Andy Robertson has questioned the criticism that has been directed at his team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The England right-back has been getting heavy criticism from fans and pundits this season.

Alexander-Arnold was again the subject of ire for his lack of defensive nous after a 1-0 (6-2 on aggregate) defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.

The Scotland captain, speaking on the Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast for the BBC, said: "He's a special, special player and sometimes people forget how young he is.

“But, he's got the world at his feet. He's up there with the best players in the world, never mind best right-backs."

Robertson added: "People are quick to talk players up, especially English players. But they're also quick to knock them back down again.

“Since he's come onto the scene, he's been frightening...what he's done with a football, what he's done for the game, what he's done for the club. He's been unbelievable.

“We all show weaknesses. Every full-back gets beat by a winger every now and again. We all have dips of form.

“Maybe when Trent has a wee dip in form, a lot more gets said about it than other players. I don't know why but I know he's a strong character and he can block it out.

“So, when things get said, I don't worry about him. That's for sure. But, yeah, the criticism of him is quite heavy and I don't really know why."