Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool “changed too many things” – “But I prefer to keep it to myself”

Alexis Mac Allister has hinted at underlying frustrations with Liverpool's recent direction under manager Arne Slot, admitting the club has "changed too many things" since his arrival but opting to keep specifics private.

In an interview published on January 3, 2026, the Argentine midfielder reflected on his time at Anfield following Jürgen Klopp's departure last summer. Mac Allister, who joined from Brighton in 2023, praised the adaptation process but expressed subtle discontent over the scale of transformations implemented by Slot's regime.^[2]

“Liverpool changed too many things... But I prefer to keep it to myself.”
— Alexis Mac Allister^[2]

The comments come amid Liverpool's strong 2025-26 Premier League campaign, where they sit atop the table. Despite the success, Mac Allister's remarks suggest internal tensions, possibly related to tactical shifts, squad rotations, or playing style alterations from Klopp's high-intensity gegenpressing to Slot's more possession-oriented approach.

Author Jack Lusby analyzes how Mac Allister's measured response underscores his professionalism, avoiding public criticism while signaling areas for improvement. Lusby notes this as a "hint at frustration," contrasting with the player's public positivity elsewhere.^[2]

Mac Allister also touched on motivation, echoing sentiments from other sources about lifting the Premier League trophy in front of fans—a dream denied in 2020 due to the pandemic. "Everyone says the same!" he insisted, emphasizing collective drive for silverware at Anfield.^[1]

While not explosive, Mac Allister's quotes fuel speculation on Liverpool's evolution under Slot. Fans and pundits will watch if these "changes" impact title aspirations or if the team channels any unrest into on-pitch dominance.

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