Alexis Mac Allister names his four best midfielders of all-time

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has named his high 4 midfielders of all time and his checklist features a Liverpool legend.

Alexis Mac Allister has shortly turn into one among Liverpool’s most spectacular signings. The Argentine midfielder, who starred for Brighton & Hove Albion, scored 10 Premier League targets in his remaining season on the south coast earlier than making the £35m transfer to Anfield in the summertime of 2023.

With competitors in Liverpool’s midfield on the highest degree, there have been no ensures Mac Allister would adapt. But the 26-year-old has has risen to the problem like a duck to water. He might not be the flashiest participant, however he’s such a whole midfielder carried out so seamlessly. He might not be the flashiest participant on the pitch, however his full talent set has made him a key determine in Arne Slot’s facet.

Mac Allister is now receiving the popularity he deserves for his glorious shows. was one among six nominees for the PFA Gamers’ Participant of the Yr. The midfielder was additionally nominated within the 30-men shortlist for the 2025 Ballon d’Or which could possibly be step one in direction of reaching the heights of his footballing heroes.

ESPN knowledgeable Mac Allister that Steven Gerrard went so far as naming the 26-year-old as one of many three greatest midfielders on the earth. Mac Allister responded:

“Actually, actually particular coming from Steven. He’s as you mentioned, a legend of Liverpool”. with a beaming smile

“All of us love him and all of us admire this sort of factor so proud of that, didn’t anticipate it, however it’s actually good.”

Mac Allister was delighted by Gerrard’s reward after which requested to call the midfielders he considers the best of all time, he cited a mixture of present and historic stars.

“When it comes to midfielders, I believe Dominik [Szoboszlai] and Ryan [Gravenberch] final yr, it was a very good midfield for us. But when I’ve to talk perhaps in historical past, then I all the time love Iniesta. I believe Iniesta, Xavi, Busquets, these three midfielders had been one thing actually particular and naturally, Steven for us as Liverpool supporters, and he was a very good participant.”

The Argentine was additionally requested whether or not he fashions his sport on any of the midfielders he grew up watching. He highlighted one participant specifically.

“I don’t know, I’ve by no means considered it. That’s query. I attempt to play my sport, do what I can, what I do know.

“Should you ask me about similarities, perhaps it’s extra about Xavi, somebody that tries to consider the sport, perhaps. He didn’t shine quite a bit, however he was actually essential for his staff, in order that’s what I would like.”

Mac Allister nonetheless has some option to go earlier than reaching as a lot because the Barcelona and Spain trio, however he’s already rivalling Steven Gerrard for honours gained. Mac Allister is a World Cup and Copa America winner with Argentina and he gained the Premier League final season, one thing Gerrard was by no means in a position to do.

Nevertheless, Gerrard led his staff to victory within the Champions League, so Mac Allister nonetheless has work to do with Liverpool.