Alexis Mac Allister's World Cup final display highlights Liverpool contract dilemma
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsAlexis Mac AllisterLiverpool face a huge contract dilemma with Alexis Mac Allister, with some decisions to be made over the midfielder's future in the coming months.Alexis Mac Allister had a mixed game for Argentina in the World Cup final(Image: (Photo by Tullio Puglia - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images))Liverpool's dilemma over the future of Alexis Mac Allister was perhaps best summed up in the midfielder's performance during the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.The 27-year-old is now into the final two years of his contract at Anfield, and remains the only starting midfielder yet to be handed a new deal after improved terms were given to both Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai. While the other two of the starters had shown some quality over the past season, the same cannot be said of Mac Allister, who lacked the tenacity and energy that was present after his move from Brighton.That has certainly been present over the World Cup campaign from Mac Allister, who has been an ever-present force for Argentina on their way to the final in New Jersey.There have been signs that the midfielder could bring that old form back to Anfield, which may make the contract decision much simpler with an extension.That said, the World Cup final brought something of a mixed bag performance, which displayed the exact dilemma Liverpool has in offering an extended deal to the star.Dani Olmo #10 of Spain is tackled by Alexis Mac Allister #20 of Argentina during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final match between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.(Image: Getty)The energy and tenacity were present from Mac Allister, but it was occasionally misplaced, as he got away with a "clear yellow card" for a challenge he made early on.That was combined with losing Dani Olmo on the edge of the box for what could've been another foul, as well as a clear handball that ultimately saw him fortunate to escape without a yellow card.Those mixed fortunes out of possession were combined with similar fortunes in possession, as there were times when he looked out of touch with the ball, while at other times he was capable of creating when needed.It sums up the inconsistency of the star over the past year, which has led to some of the doubts over his future as the final two years of his contract come into view.Alexis Mac Allister has had mixed form in the World CupIt's something that Liverpool will need to consider when looking at the future of Mac Allister, while links continue over other potential midfield arrivals.Iraola' s style of play will require intensity, particularly out of possession, with a change of style back to putting pressure on the opposition, and the midfield engine room will be key in that.Whether Mac Allister will be a central figure in that remains to be seen.
If he is back to his best, then he can be. If he is that inconsistent figure that has been present lately, then the future will be beyond him.Considering the contract situations that Liverpool has been stuck with as of late, particularly losing the likes of Ibrahima Konate and Trent Alexander-Arnold, a decision will need to be made soon to avoid another difficult situation.Luke ThrowerLuke Thrower is part of the Trends team at Football.London, with experience covering Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
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