Liverpool had to come from behind to defeat Southampton 3-1 in the Premier League.
Seemingly still feeling the effects of their trip to Paris midweek, Liverpool were ‘sloppy’ against the Saints – falling behind to a Will Smallbone goal before half-time.
The Reds, though, would soon hit back, with Darwin Nunez silencing Southampton fans after equalising in the 51st minute and Mohamed Salah then sealing the victory from the spot.
Nunez was labelled as a ‘game changer’ by fans for his goalscoring display, but that title should have actually gone to another Liverpool player on the day.
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Alexis Mac Allister was true hero in Liverpool comeback
Having seen his side go behind against the Premier League’s basement club, Arne Slot clearly recognised the need for change and would sanction three substitutions at half-time.
One of those subs, Alexis Mac Allister would turn out to be a stroke of brilliance, with the Argentine midfielder running the show in the second half.
Coming on alongside Harvey Elliot, the pair added some much-needed control and energy to Liverpool’s midfield, with the likes of Dominik Szoboszlai looking leggy in the first half.
Mac Allister’s impact from the bench would be recognised by supporters, with one Liverpool fan even claiming the midfielder is ‘one of the most underrated players in world football’.
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Mac Allister ran the show vs Southampton
Rafa Benitez claimed Mac Allister was ‘crucial’ to Liverpool after the Newcastle win, and the Spaniard’s claims were proven right against Southampton.
Despite only being on the field for 45 minutes, the 26-year-old more than made his mark at Anfield.
Mac Allister was almost faultless on the ball, dictating tempo and helping keep the Saints pinned back in their own half.
The Argentine was also impactful in terms of his defensive work as well, helping stop a number of Southampton counter attacks.
Alexis Mac Allister stats vs Southampton
Minutes played 45
Accurate passes 28/30 (93%)
Touches 38
Passes into final third 7
Defensive actions 3
Duels won 3
Stats from FotMob
Mac Allister has been labelled ‘underrated’ in the past, so maybe it is time to start giving the midfielder his flowers and giving him the headlines he deserves.