Liverpool claimed a 4-3 win over Villarreal at Anfield to continue their 100 percent start in the UEFA Champions League league phase.
The Reds came back from two goals down via Alexis Mac Allister and Ronald Araujo before the Argentine completed a brace.
Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz made it 4-2, but the visitors still had time to score one more and set up a nervy finish.
Rio Ngumoha stole the show with two assists, showcasing his unbelievable dribbling. However, Mac Allister was also instrumental to the win.
Besides the two goals, Mac Allister recorded four key passes, completed 7/9 long balls, and won 2/2 aerial duels.
“Ran, tackled and battled well for his side, even when the going was tough in the first half. The heartbeat of the team in the middle of the park,” one publication wrote.
The 27-year-old has been in a dip of form over the past two seasons but seems to have found his groove this term. He has four goals and an assist in 11 appearances.
Liverpool must tie Mac Allister down now
Liverpool would be making a huge mistake if they let Mac Allister’s contract situation drift into uncertainty, especially with his current deal expiring in 2028.
His resurgence should serve as a wake-up call for the Anfield hierarchy, who must act swiftly to secure his long-term future in Merseyside.
Mac Allister still has several years at the highest level, and his recent performances suggest he can remain a key figure for the foreseeable future.
His technical quality, work rate and ability to influence games at both ends of the pitch make him an invaluable asset, as the Reds look to compete for major honours.
Liverpool must get on their feet and open contract talks before it is too late.
Losing a player of Mac Allister’s calibre because they failed to act decisively would be another entirely avoidable mistake.
Stats from Sofascore