Steven Gerrard backs Alexis Mac Allister after 83% passing display

Alexis Mac Allister completed 83 percent of his passes, won two tackles and scored the winner as Liverpool turned a 2‑1 deficit into a Champions League triumph over Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, prompting club legend Steven Gerrard to step in with timely contract advice.

Gerrard’s counsel amid contract uncertainty

The Argentine’s 27‑year‑old midfielder has been openly upset that Liverpool have not offered him a new deal, a situation that has fuelled speculation he could depart Anfield in 2027.

Gerrard told, “I thought his performance tonight was outstanding. Let your football do the talking. Consistency, top performance, show your experience. This club will reward you.”

Implications for Liverpool’s squad and market

Andoni Iraola, who had already encouraged Mac Allister before the match, called the midfielder “very smart” and praised his cheap first yellow, saying the display was “really smart”.

Liverpool secured a 2‑1 comeback win, mirroring the result achieved twelve months earlier, with goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Mac Allister overturning Marcos Llorente’s early strike.

Statistically, Mac Allister recorded five duels, completed 83 percent of his passes, delivered two key passes and won two tackles, sealing the decisive goal.

Beyond the immediate praise, the contract saga sits alongside fitness updates on Bradley Barcola and Cody Gakpo ahead of Liverpool’s weekend meeting with Fulham, while pundit Andy Gray highlighted the depth of the front three after Rio Ngumoha replaced Gakpo against Atletico.