Former England attacker Paul Merson feels Alexis Mac Allister deserves better recognition for his form with Liverpool.

Merson admits the Argentine's form has been overshadowed by Dominik Szoboszlai.

He told Sportskeeda: “Dominik Szoboszlai has come in and blown people away with his performances but Alexis Mac Allister is a top player too.

“He's playing as a No.6, which isn't really his usual position. But Liverpool are winning games right now so it shouldn't matter, at least until they sign a specialist defensive midfielder."

Merson is also said of Thiago Alcantara: “Thiago Alcantara has been incredibly unlucky with injuries but I'd be shocked if he stayed at Liverpool beyond this season.

“The Reds are unlikely to offload him in January because he's still a top player when he's fit but, at the end of the season, I can see him moving on as a free agent."