Steven Gerrard is nursing his wounds as a coach after the headless decision to leave the UEFA region for Saudi Arabian money bins. When Stevie’s results were also far below expectations, the Liverpool legend would do well to return to the ball island and take a period as a football talker. Over the past year, Gerrard has been very active in commenting on what is happening and what is not happening at Liverpool (he probably hasn’t given up on one day getting the coaching job). This time it is Alexis Mac Allister who preoccupies Gerrard.
According to transfer journalist Ben Jacob, Liverpool were last month not interested in offering Mac Allister a contract extension, as the job of signing a new midfielder in 2027 was underway. The decision is said to have disappointed the Argentine, who wants to stay at Anfield, it was reported.
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On the pitch, Mac Allister has gone from a lead-heavy season with underperformance last season with Arne Slot, to playing big as one of Iraola’s most important players. For Steven Gerrard, this is a “no-brainer”.
“From what I’ve seen this season, I think Alexis MacAllister deserves a new contract and I want Liverpool to keep him because he’s a very smart footballer,” Gerrard began on Overlap Daily.
“He’s a competitive instinct, he’s aggressive, he knows the game, his understanding of the game is top-notch. He’s fantastic in the air, he’s fantastic in the air for a little guy,” Gerrard continued.
“I think it’s only Michael Owen I’ve seen who is about the same size and is probably better than him in the air, but he’s a threat on set pieces. He’s useful in defending on set pieces, he’s brave – and he knows the game. He’s got a very good understanding, he’s an experienced player,” Gerrard said.
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Then it comes.
“I didn’t want Liverpool to lose him now. I think he’s been the key to the midfield setting,” the Liverpool legend concludes.
The key in midfield. In other words: Give this man a contract extension, damn it.
