Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has sent a message to Reds fans over rumours he could leave Anfield in the near future.

The Merseysiders signed the Argentina international for around £35m from Premier League rivals Brighton in the summer of 2023, just six months after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

After signing a five-year deal at Anfield, Mac Allister helped Liverpool win the Premier League in his second season at the club under Arne Slot.

However, Mac Allister and several other Liverpool players were criticised heavily last season for their drop off in perfomance levels from the previous campaign.

The Argentina international seems back to his best under Andoni Iraola this season, though, and seemingly crucial to the Spaniard’s plans this season.

Mac Allister opened the scoring for Liverpool against Crystal Palace in their 3-1 win over the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Sunday and shared his delight after the match.

The Argentinian told AS: “I like scoring goals, being there in the box, and luckily the staff (Andoni Iraola’s) understand that. They want me to attack that space and that area.

“So, for my part, I’m very happy. Happy for the goal, because it opened up a game that was difficult, and because luckily we were able to take the three points, which is what we wanted.”

Mac Allister: ‘The fans don’t need to worry’

Earlier this season, Mac Allister talked out his “sadness” about Liverpool refusing to offer him a new contract in the summer, while there have been links to Real Madrid.

Mac Allister explained: “I don’t see it that way, honestly. I’ve always given my all, fought hard, and had this mentality of attacking every match in the best way possible.

“Perhaps it’s more noticeable these days because I’m scoring goals and because of the team’s situation, but I’ve always said that I’m the same person and the same player. That’s not going to change. The important thing is that I’m playing well, that I feel good, and that I hope I can continue like this.”

When asked about his own future, he sent a message to the Liverpool fans: “There’s still time. The fans don’t need to worry. It will depend on how I perform during these years. I’m going to give 100% and, hopefully, maybe they (the board) will change their minds.”

Reflecting on his time at Liverpool so far, he continued: “I had some very good years at Liverpool. I remember the year we won the Premier League, which was a great year.

“Also, the first year with Jürgen (Klopp), playing perhaps in a new position I wasn’t used to. Overall, apart from last year, they were very good years.”