Cody Gakpo reacts to Alexis Mac Allister announcement at Liverpool
Cody Gakpo reacted to a new announcement concerning Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister.
The Argentine has been a shining star under Arne Slot as the Dutchman lifted the Premier League title during his first season in England, despite using the squad left by Jurgen Klopp.
With seven goals and six assists across all competitions from a defensive midfield role, it is incredible to see just how quickly the 26-year-old has developed since joining from Brighton in 2023.
Despite winning the Premier League, fans have been left wanting more in the Champions League and FA Cup, which is likely why Slot is pushing to sign RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons, Mick Brown told Football Insider.
Alexis Mac Allister touted for new award at Liverpool
Taking to Instagram (6 May), the official Liverpool account wrote: “Alexis Mac Allister has been nominated for April’s PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award”, with clapping and Argentina flag emojis.
Showing support for his teammate, Gakpo liked the announcement on social media.
Alexis Mac Allister key to Liverpool rebuild under Arne Slot
Football Insider verdict
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have both penned new deals at Anfield, which has come as huge boosts on Merseyside, but it does not stop a multitude of exits this summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid once his contract expires, with Los Blancos now pushing to sign him earlier than anticipated for the Club World Cup in America.
| Alexis Mac Allister’s Premier League campaign | Stats, as per FotMob |
| Minutes played | 2583 |
| Goals / Assists | 5 / 5 |
| Chances created | 44 |
| Passing accuracy | 87.2% |
| Tackles won | 61.1% |
| Recoveries | 146 |
Players like Mac Allister have proven to be exactly what Slot needs in the starting lineup, creating a dynamic partnership with Ryan Gravenberch in the centre of the field.
The likes of Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz, Andy Robertson, and Diogo Jota are not so safe, however, with Liverpool expected to attempt the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United.
Despite the sheer number of goals scored in the final third, mainly thanks to Salah, the Reds are in desperate need of an out-and-out striker, one much more clinical than Nunez or Jota.