Alexis Mac Allister Rocket has been selected as Liverpool FC’s Goal of the Month

There must be something in checkmate as the South American contingent have put together quite a collection of impressive strikes this season – despite the debate in front of goal. And one of the main purveyors of bangers this season has been none other than Alexis Mac Allister.

With memorable rockets from outside the area in almost every quarter of the season, it’s little wonder now that the Argentine midfielder’s strike against Sheffield United has been selected by fans as April’s Goal of the Month. Not quite as beautiful as his absolute volley against Fulham, the first-time strike from a long rebound is still exquisite. And considering that wonder strike against the Cottagers was how he opened his Liverpool account, it’s nice to know it wasn’t just a fluke; the former Brighton and Hove Albion man has that Wondergoal player trait in his dressing room. Which is easy on the subject considering the award is co-sponsored by EA Sports FC.

There is still a lot of ink to be spilled in assessing the roller coaster ride that this season has seen as the supposed conclusion of Jurgen Klopp’s time at Liverpool. But one of the undeniable bright spots has to be that, following an uncertain and turbulent off-season that saw the club’s legendary figures depart and required a complete midfield rebuild, that department of the team managed to hold the team together and to make a point. serious – if ultimately dull – challenge for all trophies.

It’s likely to look back and say the group was a year or two too early, a piece or three short of mounting a real challenge on all fronts. But for now and from that point of view, there are few complaints about how well the midfield has been restructured and performed. And chief among the reasons for this glowing rating is the performance of one Alexis Mac Allister.