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Furious Alexis Mac Allister can't hide Liverpool frustrations as Fulham man lost for words

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Furious Alexis Mac Allister Can't Hide Liverpool Frustrations as Fulham Man Lost for Words

In a thrilling yet frustrating 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, Liverpool dropped crucial points against Fulham, with midfielder Alexis Mac Allister visibly seething at the final whistle. The Argentine international, starting the match alongside Dominik Szoboszlai and Ryan Gravenberch, couldn't mask his disappointment after a game defined by chaotic goals and defensive lapses[1][2].



The match exploded into life with four mad goals, as described by analysts. Fulham struck first through a sumptuous finish from Harry Wilson, who celebrated confidently despite Liverpool's protests. Florian Wirtz leveled for the Reds with a clinical effort, though offside doubts lingered around the graphic evidence. Liverpool then snatched what seemed a winner via Cody Gakpo's scruffy but courageous strike, hitting the backpost in a moment of delirium[2].

However, a late Fulham equalizer—described as too unlikely and undeserved—exposed Liverpool's drift, costing them victory. Mac Allister nearly turned the tide himself, rising highest from a Szoboszlai corner to nod powerfully against Bernd Leno's bar, but the German keeper's goal lived a charmed life[3]. Post-match, Mac Allister's fury was palpable, his frustrations boiling over amid dropped points in a packed Christmas schedule[2].

Neil Atkinson's review highlighted Szoboszlai and Gravenberch's superiority over Mac Allister and Curtis Jones in pressuring Fulham, yet praised Liverpool's commitment under trying circumstances. With the Africa Cup of Nations looming and squad depth tested—exacerbated by Alexander Isak's layoff and Mac Allister's disrupted summer—Liverpool's high spend left them weaker, making the draw a bitter pill[2].

Fulham's resilience left their players, including Wilson, lost for words in the euphoria, while Mac Allister's glare symbolized Liverpool's title ambitions hanging by a thread. A win wasn't fully merited, but two points lost stung deeply[1][2].

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