What Alexis Mac Allister did after his missed Liverpool opportunity in Champions League win vs Real Madrid

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Alexis Mac Allister was spotted looking rather unhappy after his missed chance for Liverpool in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid.The two sides were facing one another on Tuesday evening as the game ended 1-0 to Liverpool after a fine header from the Argentinian.Most of Arne Slot’s men put in fairly impressive performances, with the Reds dominating Los Blancos for the vast majority of the game. The German then won the ball back, passed it towards Dominik Szoboszlai, who then found Alexis Mac Allister on the edge of the box, with most thinking he’d curl it in, but instead, he skied it well over the crossbar.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesMac Allister is known for burying those sorts of chances, with Warnock now sharing what the Argentinian did.

Alexis Mac Allister slapped his thigh in frustration after his missed Liverpool opportunityMac Allister has been Liverpool’s warrior in the middle of the park ever since he joined from Brighton. “Alexis Mac Allister is annoyed with himself – he slaps his thigh with disappointment,” he said.Liverpool are a much better team with Alexis Mac Allister in their starting XILiverpool signed Wirtz in the summer to help out in the centre of the park, but at the moment, it feels like Slot’s midfield trio from last season are still the best option.

However, the importance of Mac Allister can’t be brushed over, especially since it was his goal that won Liverpool the game.Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty ImagesThe synergy between Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch is second-to-none, with all three players helping one another out if and when needed. Even though Mac Allister has briefly been linked with an Anfield exit over the last few months, the last thing that Liverpool can do is move him on, especially after his recent performances.