Trent Alexander-Arnold, a Liverpool player, recently announced his return to adidas with a bang, scoring the equalizer against Manchester City in the next generation Predator. We spoke with the player to learn more about the move.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is having what feels like a career-defining season. Not only has he adjusted to the new hybrid role that was created at the end of the previous campaign and increased his creative influence over Liverpool’s most recent title challenge, but he has also made the switch to adidas, ending his time with Under Armour and joining fellow Englishman Jude Bellingham as one of the faces of the Predator franchise. Additionally, Trent and the Predator already have a perfect match in their eyes. the defender-turned-midfielder’s natural ability is flawlessly accentuated by the silo’s control and accuracy features.

And what a way to make your debut as the newest player to sign with adidas and as a Predator—bombing the ball into the lower corner from just inside the area to grab a point off a field that hasn’t yielded any points for any of the other visitors—too. Additionally, it was done in a unique boot that was made specifically for the player and the event, with the red highlights on the white base nodding perfectly to his club colors. And there’s that returning tongue, too, which has fans worldwide drooling over the next generation drop.

There’s a lot to digest about the whole thing, so we stole some of his hectic time to discuss his move to adidas and his decision to go with the Predator.