Arne Slot's Alexis Mac Allister claim couldn't be more right after another goal vs West Ham - opinion

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Alexis Mac Allister, after a long goal drought, is finally starting to put himself in better positions and is reaping the rewards.Mac Allister’s form has been questioned for much of the 2025/26 season, and rightly so.Before the 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest last week, the Argentine had failed to score a single Premier League goal in 25 matches. Did anyone actually deserve man of the match against West Ham? 😆 If so, who was it?

Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images However, after finding the net against Forest, then again against West Ham United, he now has two in two.Alexis Mac Allister’s mentality to improve in final third clear during Liverpool vs West HamSpeaking after the win over Nottingham Forest last week, Slot praised Mac Allister’s mentality and desire to put himself in the right positions.He said: “It was not a surprise to me that Macca was both times our goal-scorer, because he played with the mentality you need to play in these games and that’s why he was twice in that situation to finish.“What he needed is what he showed in the last six, seven or eight games, a run of games where he’s getting back to his usual level that he showed so many times last season. He had that level in the first half of the season, but it went with ups and downs, as it did with the team in terms of performances.“But I see much more consistency recently, not only in Macca’s performances, but in the team’s performances and many individual performances.”That mentality to make sure he is in the right place at the right time was on full display again on February 28.Hugo Ekitike touched down a corner straight into the path of the South American, who made sure he was free in the box to smash home Liverpool’s third of the day and ensure all three points were heading their way.With Curtis Jones struggling and Wataru Endo still out injured, Liverpool’s senior midfield options are lacking.In turn, a return to form for Mac Allister is exactly what the Reds need at a time when they are in a very tight battle to secure Champions League football.They have climbed above Chelsea and are now level on points with Manchester United, who are in aciton this Sunday.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox