ļ»æThe trajectory of Alexis Mac Allister’s rise to prominence has always been clear, and it becomes much more apparent when you observe his poised presence in Liverpool’s midfield. Mac Allister was destined for football glory since he came from a famous footballing family in Argentina, where his father left a lasting history at Boca Juniors and his brothers enjoyed excellent careers. The most recent episode of Premier League Stories chronicles Mac Allister’s journey from humble beginnings at a local sports club that was known for producing Argentine legends to his breakthrough performance at Brighton, which earned him a spot in Argentina’s historic World Cup-winning team.
One of the best players in the league, Mac Allister was already well-established before his high-profile transfer to Liverpool. Despite being initially undervalued, he played a pivotal role in Roberto Di Zerbi’s Brighton team and went on to win the World Cup with Lionel Messi’s squad.
Memorable moments were shared at the Amex Stadium when Mac Allister completed his transfer to Jurgen Klopp’s team prior to the end of the season, bidding farewell to the team that was instrumental in his ascent.
He owes those who have been nice and encouraging gratitude because they have much contributed to his development both emotionally and physically.
Now it’s Mac Allister’s turn to wear the coveted number ten jersey at Liverpool, following in the footsteps of Sadio Mane and Michael Owen. He accepts the challenge, believing that he was destined to wear that number even with the weight of the legacy.
“I have a tattoo of a young man wearing a number 10 shirt and ascending the steps to my heart. When I selected that number, I had no second thoughts.”