Jurgen Klopp claims Alexis Mac Allister position change is 'not really a discussion' after Liverpool win

Jurgen Klopp believes Alexis Mac Allister has just demonstrated exactly why Liverpool are utilising as a holding midfielder after his performance in the Reds’ 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.

The World Cup winner joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion in a £35m deal in the summer, having predominantly played as a number eight during his time with the Seagulls. But despite the further forward role being his preferred position, the Reds have utilised the Argentine as a number six since selling Fabinho to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad in the summer.

The jury remains out on Mac Allister’s ability to fully adapt to the role, with many wanting to see the midfielder played in his favoured position. But after impressing further back against Nottingham Forest, Klopp defended Liverpool’s current use of the Argentina international.

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“It is obviously not really a discussion we have, otherwise we wouldn’t play him there, obviously,” he told reporters. “I think today everybody could see the benefit of a player who comes rather from the offensive side of the game than from the other side.

“In a game where you have to create things, where you have to pass, where you have to switch sides. That’s how it is then.

“Not all the balls reach the target, but if you try something in tight spaces, that’s completely normal. I have no problem at all with losing balls around the box because that’s where we should be then for counter-press.

“I’m really pleased for him. And a lot of top defensive moments. Really built the counter, stuff like this. Was really there.

“He’s good at these things, that’s why we play him