Alexis Mac Allister has been a star performer for Liverpool in recent weeks as he continues to impress in his debut campaign at Anfield.
Following a revamp of Jurgen Klopp’s midfield last summer, it was initially Dominik Szoboszlai who stood out after his arrival from RB Leipzig.
Mac Allister was often tasked with playing as a deeper-lying midfielder during the early months of his Liverpool career. But with Wataru Endo finding his feet in a Liverpool shirt in recent weeks, Mac Allister has operated in a more advanced role.
The Argentine completed a £35 million switch from Brighton last summer following an exceptional campaign at the Amex.
While it took a few months for Mac Allister to find his best form at Anfield, the 25-year-old has already made an impression behind the scenes.
What Liverpool staff have noticed about Mac Allister
The Athletic reports that Mac Allister isn’t the most vocal player in the Liverpool dressing room.
Virgil van Dijk leads by example in that regard but Mac Allister is said to be ‘well respected’ and will speak up when necessary.
It’s noted that the Argentine also made it clear he wasn’t keen on being nicknamed ‘Gary’ by Klopp and is now known as ‘Macca’.
Mac Allister stats for Liverpool this season
In his first 19 Premier League games for Liverpool, Mac Allister registered a goal and an assist while operating in a deeper midfield role.
But in his last seven appearances, he’s managed three goals and four assists from central midfield.
Mac Allister looked comfortable playing as a No6 but we are certainly seeing the best of the former Brighton man in recent weeks.
With Szoboszlai’s form dipping since a hamstring injury, Mac Allister has stepped up to provide in the final third for Klopp’s side.
His form has even surprised the likes of Glen Johnson, while one pundit has even claimed that Mac Allister has been a better signing than Arsenal star Declan Rice.
One thing is certain, the midfielder is already a key player for Klopp and his form will be pivotal to Liverpool’s title chances.
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