Arne Slot Ought to Bench Lackluster Liverpool Midfielder Rated 3/10 After Disappearing in Tottenham Clash
Despite securing a vital three points in their 2-1 victory over Tottenham in north London, one Liverpool player delivered a notably poor performance. Arne Slot may need to think about dropping him from the starting lineup going forward.
The Reds, aiming for a third straight win across all competitions, started cautiously, mirroring the home side’s approach. The match shifted dramatically when Xavi Simons recklessly lunged at Virgil van Dijk, catching him dangerously high. After VAR review, referee John Brooks issued a direct red card.
Liverpool failed to capitalize before halftime but showed greater purpose after the interval. Substituting Alexander Isak for Conor Bradley proved inspired, as the substitute finished Florian Wirtz’s precise pass just 11 minutes later—though he later limped off injured following Micky van de Ven’s robust challenge.
Tottenham nearly leveled when Randal Kolo Muani’s deflected shot hit the crossbar, but Liverpool extended their lead via Hugo Ekitike’s powerful header from Jeremie Frimpong’s delivery. Richarlison pulled one back for Thomas Frank’s team, but Cristian Romero’s second yellow—for lashing out at Ibrahima Konate—dashed any comeback hopes.
### Mac Allister Contributed Little in Liverpool’s Victory Over Tottenham
Liverpool fans voiced significant frustration online following the win, with many criticizing their midfield engine’s display against Spurs. One supporter tweeted: “Genuinely getting sick and tired of seeing Mac Allister do nothing every single game. He runs like prime Usain Bolt for Argentina though.”
Another expressed outright anger: “Don’t really know how to properly explain it but Mac Allister is just so incapable these days.” Others noted he vanished during play, commenting: “Mac Allister going missing again.” One called him “awful,” adding: “Mac Allister might be the new Gakpo, starts every game despite putting out average performances every single week.” Another questioned: “What does Mac Allister contribute to the team?” A final fan remarked: “Watching Mac Allister nowadays is insane bro I’ve never seen a physical decline like this in my life.”
The contest unfolded slowly, with both teams appearing more focused on avoiding defeat than pushing for victory. Simons’ dismissal should have ignited Liverpool’s dominance, yet they struggled with invention throughout.
Much of this stemmed from midfield limitations, especially Alexis Mac Allister. Wirtz notched his first Premier League assist, and Dominik Szoboszlai threatened before shifting to right-back, but the Argentine largely faded into the background.
In an advanced position against ten men, the 26-year-old had the chance to control proceedings and create openings, but he achieved neither. He completed only 25 of 29 passes, with zero key passes to unlock the defense.
### Alexis Mac Allister’s Stats vs Tottenham
| Statistic | Value |
|————————|————————|
| Minutes Played | 90 |
| Touches | 46 |
| Key Passes | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 25/29 (86%) |
| Total Shots | 3 |
| Possession Lost | 10 |
| Defensive Contributions | 2 |
| Ground Duels (Won) | 5 (1) |
| Aerial Duels (Won) | 2 (1) |
| Dribbled Past | 2 |
Turning over the ball 10 times, Mac Allister appeared sloppy and lacking imagination—traits unacceptable for a No. 10. Rated just 3/10 by GIVEMESPORT, Slot would be wise to bench the midfielder altogether, as his form hasn’t warranted consistent starts.