Steven Gerrard believes Alexis Mac Allister deserves a new one Liverpool agreement for his performances this season.
Mac Allister still has more than 18 months left on his current contract at Anfield, however expressed disappointment in September that the club had not tried to negotiate new terms in the summer, as they did with fellow midfielders Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch.
The Argentina international played a key role in his country’s run to the World Cup finals in July and has maintained that fine form this season after an indifferent 2025/26 campaign.
Former Liverpool captain Gerrard said The Overlap Daily, presented by Sky Bet: “I’ve loved him this season. I think last year, like a lot of Argentine players, they had a bit of a distraction with the World Cup coming up. It’s how they are. The World Cup takes over everything in their lives. And I experienced that with Emiliano Martínez when he was at Aston Villa. I think it becomes a priority. I think it becomes a bit of a distraction, his distraction is a bit important. to be ready and not injured and make sure that the national team is the priority
“But from 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 an intelligent footballer.”
Mac Allister is ‘fantastic in the air for a little guy’ – ex-Liverpool captain Gerrard
Mac Allister scored Liverpool’s opener in Sunday’s 3-1 win at Crystal Palace, nodding in Szoboszlai’s free-kick five minutes before half-time.
“He’s a competitor, he’s aggressive, he knows the game, he understands the top of the game,” Gerrard said.
“He’s great in the air for a little guy. I think I’ve only seen Michael Owen, who’s a similar size, who’s probably better than him in the air, but he’s a threat in set-pieces. He’s useful defending set-pieces, he’s brave, and he just knows the game. He’s got good understanding. He’s an experienced player.
“I wouldn’t want Liverpool to lose him now. I think he’s been key to the midfield, and I felt Liverpool as a team were a bit soft in the early games of the season. Now I see a bit more fight and a bit more spirit and a bit more competition in this Liverpool team. I think we can improve, but I’m happy with Mac Allister and his form.”
“You have to like Liverpool against Manchester United”
Liverpool went into the international break in fourth place in the Premier League tablenine points behind leaders Arsenal.
They will return on November 22 with a home game against Manchester United who are in the relegation zone.
United salvaged a 4-4 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday thanks to two stoppage-time goals, a result that could have extended Michael Carrick’s stay at Old Trafford, although there was a cash-flow for Mauricio Pochettino to succeed him at the weekend.
Gerrard added: “The interesting thing about Liverpool against United is, will it be under Michael Carrick? Time will tell. But you have to like Liverpool on current form. I think it goes without saying. When I watch Manchester United, I don’t like them against anyone, because they are so open.
“Defensively, they look all over the place. So the big thing is, will Liverpool face a United team with a different manager, or will it be Michael Carrick’s United? Because I’m not sure Michael and Steve Holland will have the reaction they want from this team, certainly from a defensive point of view.”
