It might not have been the Finalissima he wanted, but Alexis Mac Allister still made sure this international break ended on a high with a standout contribution for Argentina.
The Liverpool midfielder was right at the heart of a dominant 5-0 win over Zambia, showing once again why he remains such an important figure for both club and country.
As reported by TyC Sports, Argentina were in complete control in Buenos Aires, with our No.10 playing his part in one of the standout moments of the match.
The report noted: “An assist from Alexis Mac Allister was converted by [Messi] into his 116th goal for the Albiceleste, extending his lead as the all-time leading scorer for the national team.”
That moment summed up the 27-year-old’s quality perfectly.
Operating in his usual intelligent midfield role, the World Cup winner picked the right pass at the right time, allowing Lionel Messi to do what he does best.
It’s that ability to influence games quietly but decisively that makes Mac Allister such a crucial player for us.
Beyond the assist, this was another reminder of the Argentine’s reliability in possession and his growing authority in big games.
His passing numbers were strong, his decision-making sharp, and he once again linked midfield to attack with the kind of composure we’ve come to expect.
That’s particularly encouraging given the context of his recent comments about the cancelled Finalissima, where he admitted it was “a shame” not to face Spain, yet still stressed the importance of focusing on the matches in front of him.
There’s a maturity to his game and mindset that continues to stand out, almost as much as his new haircut has for his teammates.
While much of the spotlight will always fall on Messi in performances like this, the role played by Mac Allister shouldn’t be overlooked, especially when he’s the one providing the decisive pass.
For us, heading into a crucial run of fixtures including the FA Cup clash with Manchester City, seeing our midfielder performing at this level on the international stage can only be a positive.
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