Troy Deeney hits nail on the head over Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool title-challenge verdict

Troy Deeney questions why Liverpool haven't offered Mac Allister a new contract after his excellent performances this season.

Alexis Mac Allister has been one of Liverpool's standout performers this season, a stark contrast to his underwhelming campaign last year. The Argentine midfielder has brought energy, composure and quality to the Reds' midfield, with his displays catching the attention of former striker Troy Deeney.

Deeney included Mac Allister in his BBC Team of the Week and questioned why Liverpool have not yet offered him a new deal. "How this guy has not got a new deal, I don't know. He keeps coming up big, high energy, and he is vitally important to the way Liverpool play," Deeney said. "When he is fit and available and firing on all cylinders, it feels like they have a chance in this title race."

Mac Allister's statistics back up the praise. He ranks in the 77th percentile for distance covered, the 97.3rd percentile for accurate long passes, and the 90.5th percentile for line-breaking passes. Defensively, he has made 49 recoveries and won possession in the final third seven times—more than any other midfielder in the Premier League.

Liverpool have yet to enter contract discussions with the midfielder, though Mac Allister has publicly expressed his desire to do so.