Alexis Mac Allister - What's Next at Liverpool
July 14, 2026 ·
Alexis Mac Allister, after a challenging season at Liverpool, has now shone with Argentina at the World Cup, raising questions about his future at Anfield.
Alexis Mac Allister - What's Next at Liverpool
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Background
Alexis Mac Allister, who previously joined Liverpool from Brighton, endured a difficult season but is now showing a comeback at the 2026 World Cup. With his status as a World Cup winner, high hopes are placed on him to make a significant contribution to Liverpool in the Premier League, especially after a less than satisfactory last season.
Why this is important
Alexis Mac Allister's performance at the 2026 World Cup shows that he still has the qualities needed to shine at the highest level. Although last season at Liverpool didn't live up to expectations, his impressive form for Argentina could change new Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola's view on his potential contribution to the Premier League. This is also important for Liverpool in the context of competition in the Premier League, where they need players who can have a positive impact.
Main Points
- Alexis Mac Allister - What Happens Next at Liverpool
- Alexis Mac Allister, after a challenging season at Liverpool, has now shone with Argentina at the World Cup, raising questions about his future at Anfield.
- Alexis Mac Allister remains central to Liverpool's plans.
Last season may have felt like a long time ago for Alexis Mac Allister at Liverpool, especially after winning the Premier League title under coach Arne Slot in 2025. On that day, when the final whistle sounded and the players celebrated, Mac Allister was seen alone on the bench, shedding tears. He scored a goal that made the celebrations at Anfield feel lively, even strong enough to register 1.74 on the Richter scale - just slightly below the 2.0 required for a small earthquake. That season, Mac Allister was an undeniable force and crucial to Liverpool's winning campaign. However, a year later, after a disappointing season, Mac Allister honestly admitted that the 2025-26 season did not meet the standards he had previously set. That season was the worst of his three seasons since joining from Brighton for £35 million in 2023.
With injury problems at the start of the season, it is not surprising that there are question marks over his future heading into the summer. However, his brilliant performance for Argentina at the World Cup will please new Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola, even if it means Iraola will have to wait a little longer to meet Mac Allister. During Argentina's final group game - when they had already qualified - Mac Allister played the full game, including 120 minutes against Cape Verde and Switzerland which went into extra time. Only Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has recorded more minutes for Argentina.
In those games, Mac Allister has played 539 minutes, won 31 duels, made 10 tackles, made nine interceptions and pressed high 208 times - all these figures put him at the top of the rankings. "I feel like maybe number eight, or double number six (double pivot), is my best position, but I can play anywhere," Mac Allister told ESPN last month. This versatility is an important consideration for Iraola, who is known for wanting his midfielders to be very active, given the high-pressing system he employs.
Whatever the result against England in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, Argentina will be in the United States until the weekend, when the match for third place and the final takes place. Under FIFA regulations, players at the World Cup are entitled to at least three weeks' rest, so anyone featuring this weekend will not return to the club until August 10 at the earliest, less than two weeks before the Premier League season starts. Therefore, there is a strong possibility that Mac Allister will not be ready to start the first few weeks of the season, but Iraola already knows that in building his midfield, he already has a proven winner.
"It's always about winning," Mac Allister said on Saturday after Argentina beat Switzerland in the quarterfinals, in which he scored. Mac Allister's CV now includes a World Cup, Copa America and Premier League titles. He is the only player to have 12 World Cup appearances and win all 12 matches. He is no stranger to big games, and perhaps Wednesday's semi-final, when he will face England's midfield, will provide a clear idea that he is still an asset on the biggest stage.
Mac Allister is still under the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he arrived in the summer of 2023, so he still has two seasons remaining on his contract. However, it should be noted that there are currently no talks regarding a new contract extension, and Mac Allister is also not in active talks with any other clubs. Given that Dominik Szoboszlai - whose contract also expires in 2028 - is in talks for a new deal, and Ryan Gravenberch signed a new contract in May, it is expected that there will be progress in this regard for Mac Allister over the next season. If such talks are not on the cards, then it would make sense for Liverpool to consider a bid this summer. However, in a market where the value of midfielders continues to rise, it would be a big decision - similar to when Liverpool let Luis Diaz leave for Bayern Munich last summer.
Mac Allister is very close to Klopp, to the point that his teammates often joke that Klopp is like his father. You only need to look at footage of the two embracing at the World Cup and Mac Allister giving Klopp his shirt to see the closeness between the two. He described Arne Slot as the "perfect bridge" after Klopp left, acknowledging the Dutchman's support also off the pitch. "It's not just about football. It's not just the club – it's our family. It's our memories, our heritage... and we have to cherish it, because we don't know how long it will last," Mac Allister told The Players Tribune in August 2025. The relationship with Iraola and whether the Spaniard can get the best out of Mac Allister will be key to his next move. Both sides hope that last season was just a blip and more memories will be made. But for now, the man known as "Macca" must face the challenge of a World Cup semifinal against the country that has been his home since 2020.
What happened next
With Mac Allister returning to Liverpool after the World Cup, it is hoped that coach Iraola will use his experience and good form to improve the team. Next season, the hope is that Mac Allister can return to his best form and help Liverpool compete at the top of the Premier League. His solid performance at the World Cup could be the right momentum to improve last season's disappointment.
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