The Anfield Wrap Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Interview: TAW Special
Mar 30, 2026
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, English midfielder and winger who starred for Liverpool and England, reflects on his move to Liverpool and adapting physically. He recalls key matches like the 4-3 win over Manchester City and his Champions League strike. He talks about Klopp’s coaching, team resilience, parade scenes, and playing alongside Roberto Firmino.
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Choosing Liverpool To Become A Number Eight
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain knew the Liverpool move was the right career step despite feeling the pressure of the club's magnitude.
- He accepted a positional change to a central eight after Arsenal delayed that transition, seeing Liverpool as the chance to specialise.
Three Month Hump Before Feeling Indestructible
- It took Alex about three months at Liverpool to adapt physically to the intense training and pressing demands before he felt truly strong.
- He cites West Ham away (November) as the first start where he felt powerful, confident and properly integrated.
Big Game Moments Against City And Champions League Strike
- Alex describes the 4-3 win over Manchester City as an Anfield night where he contributed a key opening goal and felt the team was unstoppable.
- He also recounts his instinctive long-range strike in the Champions League quarter at Anfield after a Millie ricochet.