Liverpool have been warned that Alexis Mac Allister is not the type of midfielder they should sign. Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent thinks the Argentinian star is not what Jurgen Klopp needs in the midfield.
Midfield is the main area Liverpool want to strengthen ahead of the summer transfer window. The departures of James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita at the end of their contracts have opened up many opportunities in the workforce.
Mac Allister quickly became the Reds' first signing of the summer. Liverpool have activated their £35m release clause and will pay Brighton an additional £20m for performance-related add-ons.
The 24-year-old had a dream month after winning the World Cup in December before helping Brighton qualify for the first time in its history. He has now completed a move to one of the biggest clubs in the world.
But Bent doesn't think Mac Allister has the pace of midfield Klopp demands. He doubts he will be able to deliver what Georginio Wijnaldum may have done earlier under Klopp's reign at Anfield. Bent told DR Sports:
"Is he the guy you need? Don't get me wrong, I like him. I think he's very nice.
"He can't run. What's up with the Liverpool midfielder? You have no legs.
"Don't get me wrong, he's an incredible midfielder, but when I think about Liverpool in the past and what has made you so successful, there are people like Wijnaldum who are launched with speed. , speed, speed in the middle of the field. "
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Mac Allister will provide goals and creativity from midfield. He has contributed 12 Premier League goals for the Seagulls this season.
Klopp has spoken out about his new signing, explaining why he brought him in. The German told the Liverpool website:
“We are adding a very talented, very smart and very technical boy to our team and that is really great news.
"I don't think the world of football needs me to talk too much about Alexis' qualities as they are already quite popular but he is clearly someone who can play in many positions in the middle of the pitch and is versatile. will speak. He is calm and composed and has a good game intelligence.
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