He's the one, the only player who can save Liverpool's midfield
There's a much more exciting midfielder Liverpool should sign over Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton. The Reds' midfield has become a weak point this season. What was once a strength has become their a...
He's the one, the only player who can save Liverpool's midfield There's a much more exciting midfielder Liverpool should sign over Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton. The Reds' midfield has become a weak point this season. What was once a strength has become their achilles heel.
Liverpool are lacking the energy and intensity that once defined the side. For a team built on high pressing, quick transitions, and relentless movement, the drop-off in physicality and dynamism has been difficult to ignore. Too often, Liverpool’s midfield has been overrun, with opponents finding it easier to play through the centre of the pitch.
The lack of mobility and aggression off the ball has left the defence exposed, while also slowing down attacking transitions - a key component of their success in previous years. Out of all the midfielders Alexis Mac Allister has struggled to fully adapt to the demands of the role more so than others. While technically gifted and intelligent in possession, he has at times looked too slow for the pace and physicality required in the Premier League.
In a system that demands quick recoveries, sharp pressing, and constant movement, his limitations have become more apparent. Mac Allister often finds himself bypassed in defensive transitions, unable to cover ground quickly enough or impose himself physically in duels. This has contributed to Liverpool losing control in midfield battles, something that rarely happened at their peak.