Alexis Mac Allister Embraces No. 6 Role at Liverpool Despite “Really Tricky” Mistake
Alexis Mac Allister insists he has no issue with his No. 6 role at Liverpool, despite a “really tricky” mistake in the 2-2 draw at Brighton. The 24-year-old Argentine midfielder has been deployed as a defensive shield in front of the back four, despite being a natural No. 8.
The £35 million signing was caught out for an embarrassing opening goal through Simon Adingra, with Virgil van Dijk’s pass leaving him short and the Brighton winger snatching in to beat Alisson from range. But speaking to LFCTV after the game, Mac Allister said he is happy with his role and is grateful for the support of his team-mates and coaching staff.
Mac Allister Improves After Mistake
Despite the mistake, Mac Allister improved as the game went on and ended with more recoveries (10) than all but Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (12). He also made the joint-most passes into the final third (eight) and came away with the joint-highest passing accuracy (93%), per FotMob.
Jurgen Klopp praised Mac Allister for overcoming his mistake, telling Sky Sports: “I think Macca, especially the second half, played a super game. [He] really found himself back into the game, which is really tricky after such a mistake – at your old club, nobody wants to have that situation!”
Mac Allister Adapting to New Role
Mac Allister is viewed as the perfect fit on the left-hand side with Dominik Szoboszlai as his foil, but he is instead required to shield the defence. He has admitted that it is not his natural position, but he is doing his best to adapt and improve defensively.
The Argentine international is grateful for the support of his team-mates and coaching staff and believes he can do a good job in his new role. He is determined to prove his worth and show that he can be an important part of the team.
Conclusion
Alexis Mac Allister is embracing his new role at Liverpool despite a “really tricky” mistake against Brighton. The 24-year-old Argentine midfielder is doing his best to adapt to his new role and is grateful for the support of his team-mates and coaching staff. He is determined to prove his worth and show that he can be an important part of the team.