Alexis Mac Allister scores twice and claims it is “important moment” to ‘rebuild confidence’

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When it emerged that Mac Allister would be starting the friendly against Puerto Rico after playing 12 minutes against Bolivia on Sunday (also a 6-0 win), supporters questioned why he should be involved given his seemingly obvious lack of fitness. This gave Mac Allister his first brace as an Argentina player, adding to the four goals scored in his 40 previous caps.

“I like scoring goals but I try to do my best for the team. It’s important to score goals; it gives you confidence.” Mac Allister has been well below his best for Liverpool so far this season, something he admitted after facing Puerto Rico.

I’m not desperate for a goal, I try to do my best for the team.” Bola VIP reporter Bruno Carbajo noted Mac Allister was “the most decisive player in the match thanks to his efficiency and goal-scoring instinct,” while Ole‘s Gaston Pestarino said he was “the best player in the midfield and on the team.” He will now fly back to Merseyside to rejoin his teammates ahead of Liverpool’s game against Man United, a fixture in which he will hope to make an impact. A fully fit Mac Allister is arguably the Premier League‘s best midfielder, and re-finding his form should be among Arne Slot‘s highest priorities to improve Liverpool’s performances.