Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has picked Alexis Mac Allister as his favourite midfielder over Declan Rice, Enzo Fernandez and even Ryan Gravenberch, but hailed Rodri as the king of the position. Mac Allister, who moved to Anfield from Brighton in 2023, established himself as a starter first under Jurgen Klopp and then retained his place once Arne Slot took charge last season.

Getty Images SportGerrard plays winner-stays-on game

In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Gerrard was asked to pick between several Premier League midfielders in a winner-stays-on game. At the start of the Q&A, the Liverpool icon picked Kobbie Mainoo over Leeds' Archie Gray, but in the next battle, he opted for Morgan Gibbs-White over the Manchester United star. In the third question, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo replaced the Forest midfielder, but from there onwards, Gerrard sided with Mac Allister.

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Gerrard picked Mac Aliister in his next five answers, as the Argentine got the nod over Caicedo, Bruno Guimaraes, Reds team-mate Gravenberch, compatriot Enzo Fernandez and Arsenal star Declan Rice. However,  when Mac Allister was pitted against Manchester City talisman Rodri in the final round, the former England midfielder said, "Has to be Rodri, Ballon d'Or."

Watch the clipGetty Images SportMac Allister off to bright start in new season

Mac Allister kicked off the new season with an assist in Liverpool's opening-day win over Bournemouth and has played a key role in their perfect start across all competitions. Arne Slot's side will be back in Premier League action away at Crystal Palace on Saturday.