Steven Gerrard names Liverpool midfielder he believes outshines Declan Rice

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Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has named Alexis Mac Allister as a midfielder he believes outshines Arsenal's Declan Rice. During a recent ‘Winner Stays On’ game on Goal's TikTok channel, Gerrard rated Mac Allister above several top Premier League midfielders, including Declan Rice, Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo and Enzo Fernandez, and Newcastle’s Bruno Guimaraes. Even when Ryan Gravenberch, Mac Allister’s teammate, was suggested as an alternative, Gerrard remained loyal to Mac Allister, reflecting his high regard for the Argentine international.

Mac Allister, who was signed from Brighton for £35 million before the start of the 2023/24 season, has delivered impressive performances over the last two years, making him a bargain compared to other high-profile transfers like Chelsea’s £115 million signing of Caicedo. However, Gerrard’s only midfielder choice above Mac Allister was Manchester City’s Rodri, a world-class player recognized for winning last year's Ballon d’Or.

Despite a slow start to the current season due to fitness issues, Mac Allister remains a key player for Liverpool. He has not completed a full 90-minute match so far and recently suffered an injury scare against Burnley, which saw him substituted at halftime. Encouragingly, he returned to training shortly after and is expected to feature in Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League group match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

This endorsement from Gerrard underscores Mac Allister’s rising stature and impact at Liverpool, highlighting the club’s success in identifying and nurturing midfield talent capable of competing with the Premier League's best.

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