Anfield Index
·16 September 2026
“I am feeling good” – Liverpool star reacts to performance against Spurs

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·16 September 2026

Alexis Mac Allister delivered again for Liverpool, and at this stage it barely counts as news. Another goal, another high-level display, and another reminder that when the game needs control, intelligence and bite, he is usually at the centre of it.
There are flashier players. There are quicker players. There are players who fill compilations. Mac Allister gives Liverpool something more useful, rhythm, balance and authority. On a big night, those things matter more than noise.
His contribution went beyond the goal. He kept Liverpool moving, found space in crowded areas and made the right decisions with and without the ball. Midfield football at this level is about reading the game half a second before everyone else. Mac Allister does that consistently, which is why he keeps standing out.
Liverpool have enough attacking talent to win matches in bursts, but sides challenging at the top need a midfielder who can connect the whole thing. Mac Allister does exactly that. He helps the press function, he links defence to attack and he brings calm when matches become stretched.
That is why his latest performance carried weight. It was not only about end product. It was about control. Plenty of midfielders can look good when the match opens up. Fewer can impose themselves when the tempo rises and the pressure builds.
After the match, Mac Allister said, “I am feeling really good and I am feeling the love of the fans, which is really important for me.” That sums up where he stands. Supporters recognise substance, and he brings plenty of it.
There is nothing complicated here. Liverpool need leaders in the middle of the pitch. Mac Allister is one of them. If he keeps producing like this, his importance under Andoni Iraola will only grow across the season.







































