Jamie Carragher has questioned Alexis McAllister’s ability to play in midfield following the draw at Luton Town.
The number 10 was partly to blame and the hosts opened the scoring in the second half after a brilliant break. “Liverpool have improved in midfield compared to last season, but they still don’t have their best midfielder,” a Sky Sports pundit told the platform. “McAllister is not the best midfielder. “He is good on the ball but very difficult defensively and lacks speed in that position.”World Cup winner Kostas Tsimikas was caught before the first goal of the match at 2-1.
If Liverpool nominate Fluminense’s Andrés or another young midfielder as a finalist, you’d have to imagine McAllister being pushed aside. In a more natural posture.He is not entirely to blame for Luton’s counter-attack, but we can show how he could have handled this defensive scenario better.
However, to assess the former Brighton man’s value to Liverpool, we have to recognize that he plays out of position because of the quality he brings to our transitions, not to mention the possession-based aspect of our game.
