Steven Gerrard states what issue he has with Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool’s midfield

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But the Liverpool legend highlighted the Reds’ defensive side of the game, and how Andoni Iraola is missing a Fabinho-type player in the middle of the park, and Alexis Mac Allister isn’t the man for the job. Patience is key, right?Credit: Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images Steven Gerrard on Alexis Mac Allister’s defensive work Speaking to the Overlap Daily, Gerrard doesn’t think Liverpool defend well enough, and they have been ‘conceding too many goals’ this term.

Liverpool’s 2026/27 Premier League gamesGoals conceded3+ goals concededClean sheets8814 The Manchester City game wouldn’t have finished like it did if Ryan Gravenberch wasn’t sent off, so take that away, and it’s been pretty pleasing from a defensive aspect in the league. I still think Liverpool miss a real, strong, and powerhouse in the middle of the team.

“I think Liverpool lack that. But I don’t think he is top at that.” Mac Allister’s defensive stats this season Mac Allister has started six of the eight games this season, and he has found his form again from the previous campaign.