Liverpool have found a replacement for Alexis Mac Allister
June 28, 2026 · Global
Liverpool are looking for a replacement for Alexis Mac Allister, with Trey Nyoni a promising candidate. Nyoni has shown good form despite limited opportunities and could be a solution if Mac Allister leaves the club.
Of all the Liverpool players, Alexis Mac Allister feels like the player closest to leaving the club. The Argentina international midfielder may have been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League during the Jurgen Klopp era and even when they won the 2024-25 Premier League title, but this time, things are not going so well. Mac Allister seemed to have forgotten how to run and when he had the ball, fans were often anxious about what he would do. Unsurprisingly, while playing for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, the 27-year-old has been outstanding, which makes no sense, especially as he has only been used in a similar system to Liverpool's. Real Madrid are the main team vying for his services, and although many feel that Liverpool will have to spend big to replace him, Andoni Iraola may have a few tricks up his sleeve to fill the void.
Trey Nyoni could be Liverpool's new replacement for Alexis Mac Allister. Nyoni was one of the few young players trusted by Arne Slot during his tenure at the club. Of course, Rio Ngumoha actually started playing in the Premier League towards the end of his tenure, but in Nyoni's case, he was often used as a late substitute. Although he has only played 237 minutes in all competitions this season, when he came on, he brought a level of energy that Liverpool sorely needed. And, as Iraola strongly supports the promotion of young players to the main squad, Nyoni has a better chance of getting regular playing time in the 2026-27 season.
So, if he performs well in Liverpool's pre-season and Mac Allister does move on, Liverpool could have a ready-made replacement for the Argentinian without having to spend any money. Nyoni's experience in Liverpool's main squad will be very valuable for him in the 2026-27 season. Although Slot is not a manager who trusts young players much, the little experience he has gained this season will prepare him for life as a Premier League player. Of course, replacing a player as renowned as Mac Allister is a difficult task for anyone, but as the 18-year-old will compete for a place in Iraola's plans this summer, he will need to aim to match, if not better, the Argentinian's level.
According to Fotmob, in Premier League 2 this season, Nyoni has maintained a passing accuracy of 88.9 percent and has completed 344 passes in just seven games. During this match, he contributed four assists and created 14 opportunities. Defensively, he was also pretty solid with 21 defensive contributions and was passed just seven times. Of course, there are many areas of his game that still need honing, but with his vast experience and obviously excellent passing ability, now seems like the right time for him to step up and leave his mark.