Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain opted to join Liverpool in the summer. (Getty Images)

Thierry Henry believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could struggle to secure a regular role under Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

The 24-year-old opted to join Liverpool ahead of Chelsea on deadline day and is keen to play in central midfield at Anfield.

But Henry believes the England international will find competition for places tough and may not be handed a central role once Philippe Coutinho is back to full fitness.

‘I always thought he didn’t really flourish at Arsenal,’ Henry told Sky Sports.

Oxlade-Chamberlain wants a central midfield role at Liverpool. (Getty Images)

‘I was surprised with what he said… very telling of what he thought he didn’t have at arsenal because he said he’s going there to make sure Klopp can improve him as a player, he sees Klopp as a guy who can make him a better player.

‘Where he’s going to play… I actually don’t know, it’s a bit tricky on the wings to play for Liverpool and as a No.10 – Coutinho is back.

‘He also need to bring something to the table in order to get better, it’s not only the manager.’

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