The Reds have achieved incredible success in recent years, solidifying their place among Europe’s elite teams. While players have come and gone, the core remains strong. Virgil van Dijk, arguably one of the greatest defenders of the modern times , leads the team, and Alisson Becker, who also cemented himself as the best keeper in the Premier League. Vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold who has been at the club for 20 Long years , and Mohamed Salah, The premier League Legend.
Along with Robertson, these players make up the Leadership Group in the squad, according to Alisson, they now have a new name in the gang.
“I am committed to this club 100%,” the goalkeeper told BBC Sport. “And I think that involves how to being part of this leadership group.
“Me, Virgil, Robbo, Trent, Mo, Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] now is someone that is bringing his experience as well.
“He is young, but he has achieved so many things already,” Alisson adds. “And that brings him to a standard of good leadership.”
Alisson To BBC Sport
Alisson hinted that Liverpool might be preparing a young player to step up and eventually replace both the captain and vice-captain.
Alexis Mac Allister could line up to be the next Liverpool Captain
The Argentine has already made 53 appearances for the club, contributing to 14 goals and assists. His team spirit and professionalism have earned him a place in Liverpool’s leadership group, while he currently earns £150,000 per week.
Liverpool now find themselves in a difficult situation with contracts, as both the captain and vice-captain could leave for free next summer. This wouldn’t be unfamiliar territory for the club, though. In 2023, Jordan Henderson and James Milner both departed, leaving a leadership void that was filled by Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Even so, new leaders will need to emerge as the current group gets older. Mac Allister, just entering his prime years as a professional player and already having shown himself to have world-class potential, is an ideal candidate.
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Given his leadership qualities, Alisson appears to be a natural candidate for the captain’s armband, with Robertson as a strong option for vice-captain. However, experts believe that Alisson has highlighted Alexis Mac Allister as a player to watch. The Argentine has quickly established himself as a top professional and looks completely at ease at Liverpool. If he remains at the club long-term, many believe he could be a future captain.
