Arne Slot Should Consider Dropping Underperforming Liverpool Star After Disappointing Display Against Tottenham

Liverpool managed to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory away at Tottenham, earning crucial points despite a below-par performance from one of their key midfielders. Head coach Arne Slot may need to rethink his starting lineup after the player in question failed to make a significant impact.
The match began cautiously, with both teams appearing cautious and reluctant to commit forward. The turning point came when Tottenham’s Xavi Simons received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk, leaving the hosts with 10 men. Despite the numerical advantage, Liverpool struggled to break through before halftime.
After the interval, Slot introduced Alexander Isak in place of Conor Bradley, and the substitute made an immediate difference by scoring from a Florian Wirtz pass shortly after coming on—though he later had to leave the field due to an injury sustained in a challenge from Micky van de Ven.
Tottenham nearly leveled when a deflected shot from Randal Kolo Muani hit the crossbar, but Liverpool extended their lead through Hugo Ekitike, who headed in a cross from Jeremie Frimpong. The home side pulled one back via Richarlison, but their chances of a comeback faded when Cristian Romero earned a second yellow card for a foul on Ibrahima Konate, reducing Spurs to nine players.
Mac Allister Struggles to Influence the Game in Liverpool’s Victory Over Tottenham
The contest was played at a low tempo for large periods, with neither side showing much ambition early on. Even after Simons’ dismissal, Liverpool lacked the spark needed to dominate, partly due to limited invention from the midfield.
Alexis Mac Allister, deployed in a more advanced position, had a particularly quiet afternoon. While Wirtz provided an assist and Dominik Szoboszlai offered some danger before shifting to defense, the Argentine midfielder appeared peripheral throughout.
In a role that demanded control and chance creation against a depleted opponent, Mac Allister completed only 25 of his 29 passes and failed to register a single key pass. He also took three shots without testing the goalkeeper effectively.
Key Stats from Mac Allister’s Performance Against 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
1/5
Aerial Duels Won
1/2
Times Dribbled Past
2
His frequent turnovers and inability to unlock the defense highlighted a lack of sharpness and imagination—traits essential for an attacking midfielder. Rated just 3/10 in post-match assessments, Mac Allister’s form has raised questions about whether he deserves a regular starting spot, and Slot might benefit from rotating him out in upcoming fixtures.
Liverpool Supporters Voice Frustration with Mac Allister’s Display
Following the win, many Reds fans took to social media to express disappointment with Mac Allister’s contribution. Several highlighted his lack of involvement and energy, with one commenting that he seems exhausted in every match but performs energetically for his national team.
Others described his play as ineffective and inconsistent, accusing him of disappearing during key moments. Fans labeled the performance “disappointing” and compared him unfavorably to teammates who deliver more reliably, while some questioned his overall impact on the squad and noted a perceived drop in his physical condition.