Jamie Carragher appears to have been proven wrong about Alexis Mac Allister’s ability to play as a holding midfielder for Liverpool this season. The Argentine was magnificent for the Reds in the deeper role against Bournemouth over the weekend, although his credentials will truly be tested over the coming weeks. Liverpool struggled in the first half but returned from the interval with a new-found energy, preventing Bournemouth from posing any true threat as they ran riot in the final third. 6 and tasked with sniffing out danger and recycling possession to the forwards. Speaking earlier this season, the Liverpool legend revealed that he felt his former side needed to sign a top-quality No.

Source: Express January 23, 2024 17:25 UTC