Kostas Tsimikas has backed his Reds team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of their Nations League clash on Thursday
Tsimikas has stated that the Englishman's stats "speak for themselves".
Lee Carsley has returned the 26-year-old to his usual right-back role in his first two matches at the helm.
Tsimikas believes that if his Anfield mate is selected by Carsley to start in defence for a third consecutive match at Wembley, it will be well earned
Tsimikas
"It was definitely tough for him,"
"Trent is the type of player who wants to be on the pitch. I'm really pleased for him over the last few games. He always performs."
"The numbers at Liverpool speak for themselves. He knows my opinion - for me, he's the best."
Tsimikas, who has racked up over 50 Premier League appearances since joining from Olympiacos in 2020, will be facing familiar opponents as Greece aim to maintain their lead over England
The 28-year-old, fresh from victories against Finland and the Republic of Ireland, is under no illusions about the challenge posed
Tsimikas remarked
"Of course, everybody knows England has the best talent in the world,"
"I played against many of them for Liverpool so I know them quite well."
“We have to give absolutely everything to be 2000 per cent ready and focused."
"Cole Palmer is personally one of the players I like the most. Always he delivers. He played very, very good in Chelsea. If he plays we have to be spot on from minute one."
Greece's coach Ivan Jovanovic, who stepped into the role following Gus Poyet's departure in March, has praised Gareth Southgate's impact on English football but noted a shift under new management.
Jovanovic
"Southgate did a lot for English football," Jovanovic observed. "However the style has changed slightly under Lee Carsley."
"He has instilled a bit more of a possession-based style and the players have a bit more creative freedom.
“The wingers (Bukayo) Saka and (Anthony) Gordon have more creative freedom."
"Wembley is a symbol of world football. But the team is not here for tourism, they have a match to play."
"England being one of the best teams in the world, it's a good measuring stick to see how the team measures up compared to the teams we've already played."
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