💎 Gem Bet: Alexis Mac Allister - Over 1.5 Shots @ 1.53 (Bet365)

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Alexis Mac Allister has been pushed into a more advanced role over recent weeks by Arne Slot as the manager attempts to find the right balance in the middle of the park. The only way that Slot has been able to control games recently is by packing the midfield, with Liverpool lining up with five midfielders against Tottenham last time out.

Mac Allister had three shots in that 2-1 win over Tottenham, suggesting that his more advanced role will lead to a slight improvement in his shot numbers. Mac Allister also lined up in the 10 role against Brighton in Liverpool’s most recent home game - having two shots and making three passes into the final third.

These numbers tell us that Mac Allister is more involved in the final third for Liverpool in this current system. He already had a solid average of 1.31 shots per 90 in the Premier League last season, which has risen to 1.80 per 90 this term and should continue to rise the longer that Mac Allister plays in this role where he is allowed to get forward.

Liverpool are expected to rack up around 17-18 shots in this contest according to the lines set by the bookmakers so I’d expect Mac Allister to have opportunities to get a few shots away in his more advanced role.

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