Alexis Mac Allister believes improved understanding between teammates has been the key factor behind Liverpool’s recent resurgence, following their emphatic 5-2 victory over West Ham that extended their winning streak to four matches. According to Caughtoffside.com.
Mac Allister credits team chemistry for Liverpool’s dramatic turnaround
The Argentine midfielder highlighted the importance of squad cohesion after Liverpool’s dominant display against West Ham, which featured goals from Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Mac Allister himself and Jeremie Frimpong. Speaking to BBC’s Match of the Day, he explained that time spent together has transformed their performances under Arne Slot.
Mac Allister, who scored a stunning volley to make it 3-0 before half-time, emphasised the timing of their improved form. “Now that we’ve spent some time together, things are easier for us; we understand each other,” he told the broadcaster. The midfielder stressed that maintaining this momentum during the season’s crucial final months will be essential for their ambitions.
The statistical evidence supports Liverpool’s transformation since the turn of the year, with the club recording 8 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 defeats in 14 games across all competitions in 2026. This impressive run has lifted them to fifth in the Premier League table, where they sit level on points with fourth-placed Manchester United.
However, the race for Champions League qualification remains fiercely competitive, with Aston Villa just three points ahead in third place and Chelsea maintaining pressure from below. Mac Allister acknowledged the importance of securing European football, stating: “We know how important it is to qualify for the Champions League for the club and us as a team.”
The midfielder’s assessment of improved understanding appears to have coincided with Liverpool’s ability to find their rhythm at the most critical juncture of the campaign. Their recent goal-scoring form, exemplified by the five-goal haul against West Ham, suggests the tactical cohesion he referenced is translating into tangible results on the pitch.
