Liverpool player hailed after showing off ‘magic feet’ in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham
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After his thunderous strike against Atletico Madrid, Liverpool supporters were treated to another moment of midweek brilliance from Alexis Mac Allister on Tuesday as he curled them ahead in their Carabao Cup third round tie with Tottenham Hotspur.Mac Allister has been one of the Reds’ best players so far this season, and though it was a slight surprise to see him start Tuesday’s cup game at Anfield, he lit up the stage once again.Lurking on the edge of box, the Argentine did not need a second invitation to bend home into the roof of the net, and while watching on for BBC Sport, former Premier League midfielder Michael Brown praised the precision of Mac Allister and his ‘magic feet.’ Where should the Carabao Cup sit in Liverpool’s list of priorities this season and why? 🤔 Credit: Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Alexis Mac Allister’s ‘magic feet’ do the talking vs TottenhamAlthough he had a difficult season last time, Mac Allister has shown plenty of times that he is capable of the spectacular while playing for Liverpool.The 27-year-old did it again on Tuesday, and while it ended up being a fairly simple finish in some ways, it was nevertheless an effort that was very easy on the eye. “He doesn’t just hit the far corner he hits it right into the roof of the net.
Really strong finish, he’s getting the results. How about that for a goal?”READ MORE: How Liverpool players, fans and staff greeted Andy Robertson as he arrived at Anfield with TottenhamBrown was not the only one impressed by Mac Allister’s opening goal against Tottenham, with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler saying what he enjoyed most was the fact that the goal showed off why not every move has to be perfect to score.“I love this goal,” Fowler raved during ITV 4’s half-time coverage.
It’s a long pass by Joe Gomez, bypassing the midfield, they get a little bit of luck but Mac Allister strokes it home at the edge of the box. It’s a really, really good goal for Liverpool.”Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox