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Alexis Mac Allister was bullish when admitting to being ‘very, very sad’ that Liverpool had not been forthcoming with offering him a new contract this summer.The Argentine made sure the Reds’ hierarchy absolutely knew his stance on committing his future to the club during Tuesday’s pre-Atletico Madrid press conference, and were left to ponder those words after he smashed in a brilliant winner during the match itself.It was a commanding all-round performance from Mac Allister, and while plenty of Liverpool fans would have let him leave had an appropriate offer come in during the transfer window, those asked about a renewal for the midfielder on Rousing The Kop‘s social media channels have now changed their tune. What do you think Liverpool should do with Alexis Mac Allister’s contract?
That was understandable, with the former Brighton man at times looking as though he had forgotten himself, but on form there is an argument that he is Liverpool’s most important midfielder.Had supporters been asked about an extension for Mac Allister in 2024/25, for example, not a single one would have been against it. After a bump in the road last term, fans on RTK‘s Facebook and X pages as well as TalkingPoints are starting to remember just what he can offer.“If he keeps up this form it would be silly not to keep him,” said one supporter.
“If he keep scoring goals like this one and play well he will get new contract,” echoed another.“He was off last season but Slot turned our world class players into average players with his negative tactics,” one more fan surmised. New manager, you watch the difference.”Plenty of emotion came out of Mac Allister after he thumped Liverpool towards three points at Anfield on Wednesday.
