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Mac Allister Reacts to Gerrard’s Stunning Midfield Praise

Liverpool’s history is a gallery of great midfielders, and the present era has found its own jewel in Alexis Mac Allister. Signed for just £35 million, the Argentine has become more than a shrewd transfer – he has become the quiet conductor of Arne Slot’s evolving side.

For years, the focus at Anfield has been on the goals, the relentless front line. Yet the true rhythm of Liverpool is still dictated by its midfield. It is here that Mac Allister has carved out his reputation, balancing artistry with the willingness to do the unseen work.

Gerrard Places Mac Allister Among the World’s Best

When Steven Gerrard speaks about midfield craft, the football world tends to listen. Few know the weight of carrying Liverpool’s midfield as he did. To hear him elevate Mac Allister into such company is both extraordinary and telling.

Gerrard described the Argentine as the second-best midfielder in the world – high praise from a man who has long been considered one of the finest in his position. Unsurprisingly, Mac Allister was left taken aback.

“It’s really, really special coming from Steven,” Mac Allister said to ESPN UK.

“As you said, coming from a legend of Liverpool, we all love him and we all appreciate these sorts of things. I didn’t expect it but it’s really good.”

Influence Growing Beyond Anfield

Recognition on this level is more than a compliment; it is a statement of status. With his blend of composure, vision, and timing, Mac Allister has become indispensable to Liverpool. His performances not only anchor Slot’s system but also hint at a player whose ceiling is still far from reached.

The admiration from Gerrard will only fuel the conversation around Mac Allister’s long-term future. Real Madrid are already being linked, as they so often are with Europe’s brightest midfielders. For now, though, Liverpool fans are revelling in watching a player whose game seems to mature with every passing week.

Mac Allister’s Own Midfield Icons

Mac Allister has also revealed the figures who shaped his view of midfield greatness. Unsurprisingly, he looks towards both his teammates and legends of the game:

“In terms of midfielders, I think Dominik [Szoboszlai] and Ryan [Gravenberch] last year, they were really good midfielders for us,” he told ESPN UK.

“But if I have to speak in history, then I always say I love Iniesta, and I think him, Xavi and Busquets were something really special.

“And of course Steve [Gerrard] for us as Liverpool supporters as he was a really good player.”

Those names say much about his philosophy: elegance, intelligence, and decisive influence – qualities that now seem to define Mac Allister himself.

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