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Carl Markham

Jurgen Klopp backs Alexis Mac Allister in defensive role ahead of Liverpool's trip to Man City

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side can reap additional benefit from having Alexis Mac Allister as a makeshift holding midfielder.

The Reds boss was dismissive of the suggestion the Argentina international, who usually plays further forward, faces the biggest test of his adaptation into a new role at Manchester City on Saturday.

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