Former England Striker Darren Bent Unsure Whether Alexis Mac Allister Will Be A Success At Liverpool

The Red announced the signing of the Argentina midfielder from Brighton on Thursday, putting pen to paper on a five-year deal after passing his medical.

Mac Allister becomes Jurgen Klopp's first summer signing and arrives on the back of 112 appearances and 20 goals for the Seagulls across all competitions.

"Is he what you (Liverpool) need though?” Bent asked. “Don't get me wrong, I like him," Bent told talkSPORT.

"I think he's very good. He can't run. What's Liverpool's midfield problem? You've got no legs.

"Don't get me wrong, he's an unbelievable midfield player but when I think of Liverpool in the past and what made you so successful, there are people like Wijnaldum that was rattling around like pace, pace, pace in the middle of the park."

Mac Allister was ever-present for Roberto De Zerbi's side last season as they finished sixth in the Premier League to qualify for Europe for the first time in their history.

The South American scored 12 goals and registered three assists in 40 appearances in all competitions for Brighton.

According to Opta Joe, Mac Allister was the only player in the 2022/23 Premier League (who recorded at least 1,000 minutes) to average at least two shots, two tackles and 50 passes per 90 minutes.

The 24-year-old was a central figure for Argentina as they defeated France 4-2 on penalties after a 3-3 draw to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making six appearances and netting once against Poland.

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