March 1st 2025.
Football legend Graeme Souness recently shared his thoughts on the best player in the Premier League, and surprisingly, it wasn't the well-known names such as Mohamed Salah, Cole Palmer, or Bukayo Saka. Despite Salah's impressive 42 goal involvements in 28 games, Souness believes that another Liverpool player has stood out for him this season.
"I know many would easily point to Mo Salah for his creativity and goals, or even praise Luis Diaz for his pace and energy, or Virgil van Dijk for his elegance and composure," Souness told the Daily Mail. "But for me, the top player at Liverpool this year is Alexis Mac Allister."
Since his move from Brighton in 2023 for a whopping £55m, Mac Allister has been a key player for Liverpool for two seasons now. At just 26 years old, the Argentine has already won a World Cup and has played a significant role in Liverpool's 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League and their qualification for the Champions League knockout stages.
"I've always believed that the best footballers come from Argentina," Souness continued. "Maybe it's the mix of Italian influence and Latin flair and aggression, but whatever it is, it produces excellent players. And Mac Allister is my current favorite."
It's no surprise that his Liverpool teammates used to joke about him being Jurgen Klopp's "son," as Mac Allister's attitude and work ethic are top-notch. Even when he was on the receiving end of a tough tackle from Bruno Guimaraes, he remained composed and unfazed, which speaks volumes about his character.
"He's a manager's dream. I doubt Klopp ever has to speak to him about his performance. He's fearless, hardworking, and always willing to put in the extra effort," Souness praised. "I particularly enjoy seeing him playing further up the field, causing trouble for opponents. I'm a huge fan, and I believe Liverpool got a bargain for him at a mere £35m plus add-ons."
Souness couldn't help but mention the irony that Mac Allister, with his Scottish looks and name, doesn't represent Scotland in international football. "It must have been a tough decision for him to choose between Scotland and Argentina," Souness commented with a hint of disappointment.
While Liverpool may have suffered a shock defeat in the FA Cup against Plymouth Argyle, they remain focused on their Premier League campaign. They have the weekend off before facing bottom-placed Southampton next Saturday, while the Saints are hoping to avoid setting a record for the lowest points tally in a Premier League season.
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