After the international break, Liverpool are set to play against the Premier League champions. A recent incident involving Alexis Mac Allister during the 1-1 draw with Luton Town has raised some interesting points.
Mac Allister’s fifth yellow card in the Premier League this season, as a result of a foul during the Luton Town game, means he will serve a one-match ban when Brentford visits Anfield.
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While this may have caused some concern, it has a silver lining for Liverpool. It ensures that Mac Allister won’t be at risk of missing Liverpool’s crucial match against Manchester City after the international break.
The performance of the Argentina international against Luton has also led to discussions about his role under Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp.
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Despite his impressive track record, including 10 Premier League goals for Brighton last season, Mac Allister has primarily played in a holding midfield role at Liverpool, following the departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
Some question whether this is the best position for him, as his stats in the Luton game showed room for improvement.
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There is ongoing debate about whether Mac Allister should continue in this role or if Liverpool needs a more specialized holding midfielder.
Jamie Carragher commented on this issue, highlighting the defensive challenges Mac Allister faces in that position.
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Additionally, Stefan Bajcetic, who showed promise last season, is currently sidelined with a calf injury.
With the Argentine absent against Brentford, Liverpool may have to make adjustments, potentially trying out a new approach for the match against the Premier League champions.
We will have to wait and see if the German tries to play Ryan in the No. 6 role and give Mac Allister a push forward vs City.
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