Liverpool’s midfield has taken on a brand new dynamic this season with Ryan Gravenberch getting into the defensive place, and it has left Alexis Mac Allister feeling “very fortunate.”
Arne Slot has named the identical midfield trio in all six of the Reds’ video games thus far, with Dominik Szoboszlai enjoying the superior position forward of Gravenberch and Mac Allister.
Liverpool’s No. 38 has been the one within the highlight, although, having excelled because the deep-lying midfielder after the membership failed to deal with the scenario in the summertime switch window.
There has hardly been a sport the place Gravenberch has not been a Man of the Match contender, and Mac Allister is the most recent to sing his praises.
“We attempt to adapt to how they (the opponent) play as properly, however I’m very fortunate, I’ve to say, as a result of Ryan is a incredible participant,” the Argentine mentioned of enjoying subsequent to Gravenberch to Sky Sports activities.
“If you play with good gamers, the whole lot is less complicated. I’m very comfortable that he’s doing properly, and I feel everybody can see that and see how vital Ryan is for our staff.
“It’s good to play alongside him, we try to nonetheless adapt and study from one another, so I actually take pleasure in it.”
Final season the pair performed alongside each other for a complete of 957 minutes, with Gravenberch coming off the bench or going unused a complete of 25 occasions.
In simply six video games in 2024/25, they’ve already been on the pitch collectively for 511 minutes and are displaying loads of promise as a part of Slot’s midfield double pivot.
In that point, the Reds have received 5 and misplaced as soon as, conceding simply twice and scoring 13
The duo complement one another properly and have proven the pliability to drop again or push ahead relying on the opponent and the state of a particular match.
And this goes hand in hand with the place Mac Allister sees his greatest place, including: “The place I need [to play] is at all times near the ball, that’s my concept.
“I like to assist the staff in that side, management the sport, be in possession. When it comes to place, [No.] 8 and double six is totally effective. No. 10, I can play it and it’s not an issue.”
