Arsenal newcomer fuels Liverpool rivalry with Alexis Mac Allister spat

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Arsenal's new defender, Piero Hincapie, had a heated encounter with Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister during a World Cup qualifier.

Hincapie recently joined the Gunners on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen, with an option to make the move permanent next summer.

He was the final addition to Arsenal's summer signings and is yet to make his debut, having completed his transfer on deadline day.

Following his signing, the 23-year-old immediately departed London for South America to participate in Ecuador's last two World Cup qualifiers.

After a goalless draw with Paraguay, Ecuador's campaign reached a thrilling climax at the Estadio Monumental in Guayaquil.

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Liverpool's Mac Allister confronted Hincapie after a robust challenge on his teammate Franco Mastantuono during injury time.



Piero Hincapie clashed with Mac Allister on international duty

Hincapie seemed to claim his innocence and avoided any sanction from the official.

The controversy didn't dampen Ecuador's triumph for Hincapie, who marked the occasion by sharing an image of himself applauding Valencia's spot-kick with the words "the best" dedicated to the former West Ham forward.

A catch-up with Mac Allister won't happen imminently, considering Liverpool faced Arsenal on August 31 just prior to the international interval.

The Merseysiders prevailed over their Premier League championship contenders at Anfield courtesy of Dominik Szoboszlai's magnificent set-piece, and they won't clash again in the division until January 7.

Hincapie is enthusiastic about his fresh challenge and has his sights set on honors with Arsenal this campaign, having secured the Bundesliga crown with Leverkusen in 2024.

"It only took one conversation to make me feel sure about the decision that I was taking