No big deal: how Mac Allister shook off contract doubts to fire Liverpool’s revival

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And in fairness to the Argentina international, he has been true to his word in flipping the narrative in his favour ever since.As the past two Premier League champions prepare to meet at Anfield on Sunday, when Liverpool can narrow the gap on Arsenal to three points with a fourth successive home win in all competitions, Mac Allister’s form encapsulates the impressive improvement of Andoni Iraola’s team. He has become the indispensable part of Liverpool’s central midfield and to an extent that, merely seven weeks on from that headline-grabbing Champions League press conference, it is not only Mac Allister who thinks he deserves a contract extension.“The fans don’t need to worry as I will give my 100% and maybe they [Liverpool] change their minds,” said the midfielder after expressing sadness over the absence of a new contract offer and a little envy, cloaked in happiness, over the ones awarded to Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch.

He wants to work hard, he wants to be at his best so he can continue here helping us. He’s a top player.”A major influence when Liverpool won their 20th league championship under Arne Slot, Mac Allister faded badly in the Dutchman’s second and final season in charge.

Not that Iraola is complaining.Alexis Mac Allister, pictured in action against Brentford, has rekindled his dominating form from Liverpool’s 2025 title season. Photograph: Kin Cheung/AP“The thing about Mac Allister is that he understands the game overall, not just the demands of his position,” Iraola added.