Alexis Mac Allister shares what Andoni Iraola has done tactically at Liverpool to make him a better player

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On the surface, Iraola has not changed all that much, but according to Mac Allister, the team being more ‘compact and connected’ has massively helped him. Mac Allister is benefitting from Iraola’s compact shape After being written off last year, his return to form has led to reports that Mac Allister could sign a new contract with Liverpool.

I always try to speak to them quite a lot, I think it’s important to have the communication. And then on the ball we have a lot of freedom, so I try to do what I like that is having the ball, having possession, sometimes trying to be direct “I think there is a lot of things that I think improved my game this season after a really difficult season that we had, but we are all in a very good position right now and hopefully we can keep showing it on the pitch.” “I do have my preferences but I don’t know if it makes sense to say,” he said.

It’s about understanding the role and doing the best for the team.” Wherever he has been playing this season, Mac Allister has been a revelation. But whether by design or coincidence, Iraola has brought the best out of Mac Allister again.