Liverpool fans, it's time to talk about the midfield. While the Reds can probably get by with their current full-back options for another season, and they may even start planning for life after Mohamed Salah without completely overhauling the squad, there's one position that needs urgent attention this summer: the holding midfielder role.

This is where Liverpool's season has truly fallen apart. As one analyst recently noted, "the choice to rebuild and reinforce that department carries greater weight than any other." It's hard to argue when you've watched Liverpool struggle through the final weeks of a grueling campaign that has exposed cracks across the entire team.

The most worrying decline has been Alexis Mac Allister. Just twelve months ago, the Argentine looked like one of Europe's most dynamic midfielders—snapping into tackles, controlling the tempo, and dictating play in a title-winning side. This season? A completely different story. His defensive numbers have dropped significantly, with the aggression and intensity that once defined his game fading fast.

Liverpool's defeat at Old Trafford was a perfect example of the problem. Mac Allister was involved in all three Manchester United goals—first turning away from a deflected strike, then giving the ball away in the build-up to another, and failing to clear for the winner. These weren't just bad moments; they reflected a deeper loss of control in Liverpool's midfield.

The stats back it up: Mac Allister's average speed and top speed have both dropped compared to last season, and his pressing numbers have fallen from 44.8 per game in 2023-24 to just 38.1 this term. For a team that once thrived on relentless pressure, that's a massive red flag.

For Liverpool to get back to their best, the midfield needs a serious upgrade. Whether it's a new signing or a tactical shift, something has to change—and fast.