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Liverpool’s charge to the Premier League crown under Arne Slot was nothing short of emphatic, and Alexis Mac Allister was central to that achievement. In only his second season at Anfield, the Argentine international showcased the blend of intelligence, grit and vision that made his £35 million fee look absurdly low. A composed presence in midfield, Mac Allister helped the Reds control tempo and territory, often dictating proceedings with the assuredness of a veteran far older than his 26 years.
But while medals were handed out and parades were enjoyed, Mac Allister’s mind has remained on one particularly sour episode. The midfielder has revealed he is still fuming about a tackle from Everton’s James Tarkowski that he believes could have ended his season – if not more.
Fury at Officiating Call Still Lingers
Speaking back in Argentina, Mac Allister did not hold back when discussing the Merseyside Derby flashpoint that left fans and players stunned.
“It could have broken my leg twice!” Mac Allister insisted.
“That they didn’t send him [Tarkowski] off was incredible. If I’d had my foot planted on the ground, it would have broken my leg completely.
“At the time, I realised it was too strong. But what shocked me most was his face when he went for the tackle. I wouldn’t say he was going to try to break me, but I feel I was lucky given the way he went in.”
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It was a decision that baffled not only fans but the league’s own officials. The PGMOL later admitted Tarkowski should have seen red, raising further questions over the use of VAR and its ability to protect players in moments of clear danger.
Unfinished Business Fuels Motivation
Mac Allister’s frustration is not merely emotional. His reaction reflects a growing concern among players that reckless challenges are too often overlooked. For someone operating at the highest level of the game, escaping that challenge without serious injury was more luck than justice.
While Liverpool fans will be relieved that their midfielder avoided long-term damage, Mac Allister’s intensity and clear memory of the incident suggests that he will be using it as personal fuel going forward.
Looking Ahead to Wirtz Partnership
With transfer talks intensifying and Florian Wirtz heavily linked with a move to Anfield, there is a genuine sense that Liverpool’s midfield is on the brink of transformation. Mac Allister, already a complete player in many eyes, could yet elevate his game alongside a talent like Wirtz.
Rumours around shirt number disputes between the two were swiftly denied by Wirtz, who stated via Instagram:
“I respect players. Don’t believe everything that’s written.”
It was a nod of mutual admiration that bodes well for any future collaboration in Liverpool’s engine room. If Slot can blend the precision of Wirtz with Mac Allister’s poise, the result could be a midfield as feared as any in Europe.
At 26, Mac Allister is not just a champion. He’s a leader, a survivor of one of the season’s most reckless moments and a player determined to keep climbing.
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