Steven Gerrard delivers verdict on Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool future

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“In terms of what I’ve seen this season, I think Alexis Mac Allister deserves a new deal, and I want Liverpool to keep him because he’s a really clever footballer. He’s fantastic in the air.

“I think there’s only really Michael Owen I’ve seen who’s a similar size who’s probably better than him in the air, but he’s a threat at set pieces. He’s helpful defending set pieces, and he’s brave, and he just knows the game.

I think he’s been really key to the midfield settling and I felt like Liverpool as a team were a little bit soft in the opening games of the season. “I think we can get better, but I’m really happy with Mac Allister and his form at the moment.” Steven Gerrard also offered an interesting explanation for Alexis Mac Allister’s struggles last season.