{"id":351588,"date":"2026-01-04T11:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T11:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/351588\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T11:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T11:52:09","slug":"many-things-changed-mac-allister-lifts-lid-on-uneasy-transition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/351588\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cMany things changed\u201d \u2013 Mac Allister lifts lid on uneasy transition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Liverpool\u2019s post-title transition has been laid bare by a candid interview that offers rare insight into how we have struggled to maintain momentum this season.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Sky Sports<\/a>, Alexis Mac Allister delivered a brutally honest assessment of why retaining the Premier League crown has never felt realistic for us.<\/p>\n

The Argentine admitted that too much changed too quickly last summer, leaving Liverpool short of the level required to go again domestically.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are not many chances of Liverpool retaining the title,\u201d the World Cup winner said. \u201cWe are not close in terms of performances, or results, so I do not see us becoming champions again.\u201d<\/p>\n

For a side that lifted the trophy under Arne Slot last season, it was a striking admission.<\/p>\n

Mac Allister admits Liverpool change came too fast\"Alexis(Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The midfielder\u2019s most revealing comment came when discussing what went wrong beneath the surface.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany things changed as I said, new players came in to replace those who left, we changed too many things, but I prefer to keep it to myself,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

That single line speaks volumes about the scale of upheaval we experienced following a summer of exits and arrivals.<\/p>\n

It also aligns with criticism aired elsewhere, including when Ray Houghton said<\/a> Liverpool\u2019s midfield needed to be more aggressive, insisting, \u201cI don\u2019t think we need to have Alexis, Curtis, and Ryan outside the box when we\u2019re crossing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mac Allister\u2019s frustration was clear when reflecting on the missed opportunity to build from last season\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt hurts because this should be a moment when we are enjoying the Premier League which we won and we should be in a much better place than we are,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Despite that honesty, the 27-year-old stopped short of pointing fingers publicly.<\/p>\n

Mac Allister still believes Liverpool can win big\"Alexis(Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

While the league may be out of reach, Mac Allister was clear that our season still carries real meaning.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor me it is quite clear but in terms of goals, the Champions League is there and we will definitely fight for that one,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Liverpool currently sit ninth in the Champions League table with 12 points, firmly in contention as the knockout stages approach.<\/p>\n

With our No.10 reportedly a target for Real Madrid<\/a>, it may be important that we keep winning the big trophies, in order to ensure he stays at the club.<\/p>\n

Mac Allister also touched on the injury to Alexander Isak, stressing that \u201cwe are pretty sure Alex will be back soon at his best.\u201d<\/p>\n

The message from within the dressing room is clear.<\/p>\n

This season may not follow the dream script, but Liverpool are far from finished.<\/p>\n

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