Alexis Mac Allister couldn’t get Liverpool ahead with a 25-yard strike in the first-half but the Argentine has been otherwise instrumental against Bournemouth.
Stats recorded and shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @StatmanDave indicate that the former Brighton man was ever-present, it’s fair to say.
The Merseysiders find themselves at the top of the league with an opportunity to extend their lead on Manchester City up to five points with a win at the Vitality Stadium.
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What a fortunate position
It’s such a shame for us to have lost Wataru Endo to the Asian Cup (though we wish him the best of luck in the competition) at a time when he had become settled in the famous red shirt.
That said, it does soften the blow somewhat when you can call upon the services of a bona fide World Cup winner in Mac Allister to plug the gap.
The 25-year-old is more than justifying his return to the first-XI since recovering from injury.
We could have quite the interesting fight on our hands for the No.6 spot when our Japanese international is back with the squad!