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Alejandro Garnacho is crucial to Man United’s long-term project.

Alejandro Garnacho is an elite prospect

The 20-year-old is already impressing at the club level at a fairly regular basis and he will hope to establish himself as a regular starter for the Red Devils in the upcoming season. It remains to be seen whether he can make his mark at the international level with Argentina as well.

Meanwhile, the Liverpool midfielder has been a key player for the club since joining them from Brighton and Hove Albion at the start of last season. Mac Allister has established himself as one of the best central midfielders in the league and he has been an indispensable asset for the Reds. He will hope to build on his impressive debut season with Liverpool and help them push for major trophies in the upcoming campaign.

As far as Garnacho is concerned, he is an elite prospect with a big future ahead of himself. He will look to continue his development with regular football at Manchester United and fulfil his world-class potential in the coming seasons.

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Major Liverpool star ready to leave his holiday to join Reds’ pre-season soon

Darren Looney — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 15:50:10 +0000

Argentina star Alexis Mac Allister is set to participate in Liverpool’s pre-season tour of America as the Copa America winner will return at the start of August.

The 25-year-old experienced another magical tournament with Argentina over the summer as the

Lionel Scaloni’s men needed extra time in the final to beat Colombia 1-0 and his squad are now enjoying a deserved holiday following their achievement. Mac Allister played a key role in Argentina’s success and after some doubts, the former Brighton star will now participate in Liverpool’s pre-season tour of America.

According to DAVEOCKOP, the Argentina star will join up with the rest of Arne Slot’s squad on August 2, which means he could be available for selection when the Merseyside club play Man United on August 3 in South Carolina.

The Reds play Sevilla in their final pre-season clash at Anfield on August 11 and it will be this game where Mac Allister will get a lot of minutes.

Alexis Mac Allister to return to Liverpool action soon

Not an ideal pre-season for Arne Slot at Liverpool

This summer has not been ideal for Arne Slot as he prepares his Liverpool squad for the 2024/25 campaign.

Pre-season is crucial for a new manager as he needs to implement his ideas and the Dutch coach has been without the majority of his main stars due to Euro 2024 and Copa America.

The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Diogo Jota, Darwin Nunez and Joe Gomez are all still away after their nations got to the more advanced stages of the competitions they were involved in and are not expected back before the start of the US tour.

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Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Wataru Endo were some of the bigger names who played for the Reds in their first pre-season friendly on Friday against Preston North End.

Slot must get players back as soon as possible as it remains to be seen how this will affect Liverpool throughout the opening part of the campaign.

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“We are not a racist country” – Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister breaks silence on recent racism row

Mehdi Gokal — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:21:33 +0000

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has addressed the controversy surrounding the Argentina team’s celebrations following their Copa America victory.

The focus has shifted from Argentina’s triumph to a storm of criticism surrounding a video that went viral, showing players, including Enzo Fernández, singing a controversial song targeting the French team and its players of African heritage.

As soon as it got viral, it was met with fierce backlash. Chelsea’s French defender Wesley Fofana shared the video on his social media and called out the racism.

Enzo has received the most heat so far due to his prominence in the video as well as the reaction from Chelsea players. Quite a few players ended up unfollowing him on Instagram as well.

The midfielder issued an apology for his behaviour. On his Instagram story, Fernandez said:

“I want to apologise sincerely for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations. The song includes highly offensive language and there is absolutely no excuse for these words.

I stand against discrimination in all forms and apologise for getting caught up in the euphoria of our Copa America celebrations. That video, that moment, those words, do not reflect my character or beliefs. I am truly sorry.”

? Enzo Fernández statement to apologize after racist chants. pic.twitter.com/IW1uDPoPne

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 16, 2024

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Alexis Mac Allister discusses the recent controversy surrounding his teammates

Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister, who was apparently among the few players not involved in the controversy, has now commented on the issue.

Speaking to UrbanPlayFM, he said (as translated by AlbicelesteTalk):

“You have to be careful with what you say or do, especially in Europe where they are much more sensitive than here. The reality is that we are not a racist country; we are not used to talking about racism so much.

“Yes, it’s a very important topic, obviously. Enzo has already apologized and explained what happened. I don’t think there’s much more to say. We know Enzo, we know he would never do it with bad intentions, he’s not that guy, he’s not racist.

“It’s just a chant that got stuck and is more of a mocking tone than anything else. But, as I said, you have to be very careful.

“I think the most important thing is that Enzo came out, gave the corresponding apologies, and that, in the end, should be valued.”

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Liverpool star’s father confirms Real Madrid’s interest in his son

Mehdi Gokal — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:50:18 +0000

Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister’s father has addressed recent rumours linking his son with a move away from Anfield.

The midfielder, who recently won the Copa America, has reportedly attracted interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Mac Allister’s father addresses Real Madrid links

In a recent interview with Radio La Red, Mac Allister’s father acknowledged Real Madrid’s interest but insisted that the player has no intentions of leaving Liverpool, the club he joined just last season.

He said:

“Alexis is not thinking about leaving Liverpool, he has been there for a year. We know that Real Madrid is on the list. It is not easy to arrive at a club and play 40 games. Usually, you do it in 20 at the most, and Alexis is doing very well.”

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While his comments seem to dismiss any immediate plans for a move, they may not provide complete reassurance for the fans.

Mac Allister joined the Merseyside club from Brighton last season and made an instant impact, becoming one of the standout players in Jürgen Klopp’s final season as manager.

Klopp was a significant factor in Mac Allister’s decision to join Liverpool, and while it is unlikely he will leave the club after just one season, the future remains uncertain.

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Video: Liverpool star’s family caught in stadium chaos during Copa América final

Eduardo Razo — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 01:53:56 +0000

The 2024 Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia faced a significant delay of over 75 minutes on Sunday due to a security breach. Fans broke through one of the main entry gates, causing the game, initially set to begin at 8 p.m. ET, but the contest started instead at 9:22 p.m.

Several social media videos captured fans breaking through the gates at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL., with some being tackled or apprehended by police and security personnel.

Moreover, these issues affected Liverpool standout Alexis Mac Allister’s family, as the player needed to leave the dressing room before the match. Mac Allister’s mother, Silvina, spoke with TyC Sports to describe their situation while trying to get into Hard Rock Stadium.

“Alexis had to leave so we could come in because he was worried and couldn’t continue,” Mac Allister’s mother said. “I thought the game might not happen because the players were trying to sort things out, and under those conditions, it might not be possible to play… Alexis called us, and we were on camera waiting to enter, but he said he would stay at the west door until we got in.”

"TUVO QUE SALIR ALEXIS PAR HACERNOS ENTRAR"

Silvina, la madre de Mac Allister, contó que el mediocampista dejó el vestuario para asistir a su familia y hacerlos ingresar al Hard Rock Stadium. "Fue inhumano", le dijo a @matipelliccioni. pic.twitter.com/euY01RBjpZ

— TyC Sports (@TyCSports) July 15, 2024

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Liverpool star thrives: Instrumental in Argentina’s final third, stat reveals

Eduardo Razo — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:15:23 +0000

The reigning Copa America champions Argentina continue to roll on as they look to the tournament on back-to-back occasions. While the spotlight is on Lionel Messi, and rightfully so, other players are shining on this team too.

Messi’s run with Argentina will end soon. Still, players entering their prime years, like Liverpool standout Alexis Mac Allister, show they can step up once the 37-year-old retires from international play. La Albiceleste won all three of their group stage matches against Canada, Chile, and Peru with the 25-year-old performing well.

WhoScored.com spotlighted on Twitter that the Argentine midfielder is keeping Argentina’s attack alive when in the final third. According to the statistical media outlet, Mac Allister has won possession in the attacking third more times (four) than any other player at the Copa America.

Alexis Mac Allister has won possession in the attacking third more times (4) than any other player at #CA2024 so far. ? pic.twitter.com/QevCkPYGz8

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) June 28, 2024

Argentina is now in the knockout stage, and they’ll face Ecuador. Messi and company will be the favorite to advance and inch closer to repeating as champions.

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Watch Liverpool-Manchester City Connection Fuel Argentina’s Opening Goal Against Canada (Video)

Eduardo Razo — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:32:36 +0000

After a scoreless first half, Argentina opened the scoring early in the second half with the connection between Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister and Manchester City’s Julián Álvarez.

Canada had kept Argentina’s potent attack under control in the first 45 minutes of the match. Moreover, the Canadians had more dangerous chances than the reigning FIFA World Cup champions.

Nonetheless, after surviving the first half, Argentina’s attack came to life with Mac Allister giving a pass right as the goalkeeper was coming to him, allowing Álvarez to score for the 1-0 lead.

¡GOOOOLL JULIAAAN! ?? Argentina se pone 1-0 en el debut ?

Nos une creer, nos une el fútbol, nos une una Coca-Cola, creer es para todos. Coca-Cola Magia de Verdad #MagiaDeVerdad @CocaColaAr

Seguí en VIVO la CONMEBOL #CopaAmérica USA 2024 en #ArgentinaXTelefe por… pic.twitter.com/Gjq0FRXQZ3

— telefe (@telefe) June 21, 2024

JULIÁN ÁLVAREZ PUTS ARGENTINA ON TOP ?

It was only a matter of time for Argentina ?? pic.twitter.com/l2MIJc9z8X

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 21, 2024

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£60m-rated star makes decision on Liverpool future amid exit rumours

Saikat Chatterjee — Wed, 22 May 2024 07:35:38 +0000

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has been linked to the move away from the club at the end of the season.

The 25-year-old midfielder is reportedly a target for Spanish giants Real Madrid, but a report from Football Insider claims that the midfielder wishes to continue at the English club beyond this season. The player reportedly has a £60 million release clause in his contract.

Mac Allister joined Liverpool at the start of the season and he has established himself as a key player for the club. He has been one of the best central midfielders in the Premier League this season and he has established himself as an indispensable asset for Liverpool. The Reds are already losing Thiago Alcantara this summer, and they cannot afford to lose another quality midfielder.

They will be delighted to learn that the World Cup winner wishes to continue at Anfield despite links with Real Madrid. The South American has all the attributes to develop into a top-class player in the coming seasons and he might end up leaving Liverpool eventually, but he is unlikely to push for an exit after just one season at the club.

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Alexis Mac Allister has proven a superb signing for Liverpool

Mac Allister will want to achieve greatness at Liverpool

He will look to help Liverpool win trophies in the coming seasons. The midfielder helped Liverpool win the Carabao Cup in his debut season at the club, and it remains to be seen whether he can help them push for league title and the UEFA Champions League next season.

It is no surprise that clubs like Real Madrid are keen on securing his signature. Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos will have to be replaced adequately. Modric is in his twilight years and Kroos has already announced his retirement after the Euros. Mac Allister would have been a quality long-term acquisition for the Spanish club.

He is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the world and Liverpool will be hoping to hold onto him for as long as possible.

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Video: Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah score in quick succession to give Liverpool a 2-0 lead over Wolves

Mehdi Gokal — Sun, 19 May 2024 16:06:58 +0000

Liverpool have a 2-0 lead over Wolves thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Jarell Quansah.

Wolves went down to 10-men after Semedo was sent off in the 28th minute for a reckless challenge on Alexis Mac Allister.

In the 34th minute, the World Cup winner gave Liverpool the lead with a lovely header from a Harvey Elliott cross.

And six minutes later, young centre-back Jarell Quansah made it 2-0 with a finish from close range.

The goal came from a corner. Gakpo gets on the end of it but his header falls for Salah who is 10 yards out. The Egyptian’s effort is saved but the defender is there to prod it over the line.

It is turning out to be the perfect farewell for Jurgen Klopp.

Watch the goals below:

A great header from Alexis Mac Allister to give Liverpool the lead over 10-man Wolves! ? pic.twitter.com/HMjH2UzcQs

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 19, 2024

IT'S IN ?

Quansah is there to make sure the ball gets over the line and Liverpool have two! pic.twitter.com/77NZgu29zU

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 19, 2024

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Real Madrid closely following 25-year-old Liverpool star, release clause revealed

Saikat Chatterjee — Sat, 18 May 2024 12:06:19 +0000

Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing the Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister.

The 25-year-old Argentine international has been exceptional since joining Liverpool and he has established himself as one of the key players at the club. According to DirectvSports, Real Madrid are following his development closely and they could look to make a move for him at the end of the season.

Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are in their twilight years and the Spanish giants will have to plan for a future without them. Mac Allister could prove to be a quality acquisition for them in the long term.

The 25-year-old has shown his quality in the Premier League and he is good enough for La Liga as well. The Argentina international has proven himself to be an exceptional performer for club and country, and there is no doubt that he is good enough to play for the biggest clubs in the world.

He has six goals and seven assists in all competitions this season.

The opportunity to join Real Madrid can be tempting for any player, especially South Americans. It remains to be seen whether Mac Allister is keen on a move to Real Madrid in the coming seasons.

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