Trent Alexander-Arnold believes Adrian is ready to fill in for the injured Alisson Becker having quickly struck up bonds with his new Liverpool team-mates.

The Spaniard, who joined the Reds on a free transfer from West Ham last Monday, made a surprise Premier League debut for the club just four days later.

He was called into action during a 4-1 win over Norwich at Anfield after Alisson suffered a suspected calf injury while taking a first-half goal kick.

Jurgen Klopp’s first-choice between the sticks is expected to be facing a stint on the sidelines as a result, but Alexander-Arnold is confident his back-up is capable of stepping up.

He said: "[His experience] is the main thing, he knows what he is doing. He's played a load of games, so he knows what it is about.

“The reception he got [on Friday], I think he feels as though the supporters are already behind him.

“Obviously when a keeper has to come off, it's never too promising, so yes, I think everyone needs to get their head around [the fact] that he probably will be our keeper for the next few weeks and if so, then we have to live with that, embrace that and I'm sure he will learn from us.

“We will be able to make good connections with him and I think a lot of the lads have made bonds with him already because he's such a good lad off the pitch.

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“He's a great lad to have around and obviously he is playing now, that is good for him and us."

Liverpool made the perfect start to their Premier League title challenge as they thumped newly promoted opposition on the opening day of the season.

And Alexander-Arnold, who assisted a first-half Divock Origi header, was pleased with what he considered a true team effort at Anfield.

He added: "I think the lads are back and they have hit the ground running. It's good for us to have them back and in form straight away.

“Obviously Virg popping up with a goal again shows that this season will hopefully replicate last season with everyone chipping in with goals and hopefully the attackers don't feel that it is just them that need to produce the goals and it is a team effort.

“So yes, I think, so far so good and of course it's still early days, but it is good to set the standard we have today.”