Liverpool F.C. rely on Mac Allister's versatility | W. Endo

Liverpool F.C. has found a new key player in Alexis Mac Allister, who scored a crucial penalty against Manchester City.

What happened in the game?

Mac Allister stepped up in Mohamed Salah's absence and dispatched the penalty with guile into the corner of the net past Ederson to equalise. He then sprinted to get the ball, signaling for his team to go again.

How Mac Allister's versatility has been invaluable

The Argentine midfielder has excelled in both the No.6 and No.8 role this campaign, completing 64 tackles this season, the most by any Liverpool midfielder. In the 4-0 victory against Bournemouth, Mac Allister completed nine tackles, a feat no Liverpool player has matched in the last eight seasons.

What comes next for Liverpool F.C.?

With Mac Allister and Wataru Endo in the team, Liverpool F.C. has conceded just five goals in seven games, averaging 0.71 goals conceded per game. The team's points per game ratio has also improved with Mac Allister and Endo, but the scoring rate has slightly decreased.

Mac Allister's attacking metrics have improved significantly with Endo behind him, scoring three goals and four assists in the last seven matches. Jürgen Klopp praised Mac Allister, saying he's an incredibly smart player who didn't play the simple six at Brighton but has adapted well to his new role.