Although the season is now over, there are some controversial moments that are simply too bad to overlook
Alexis Mac Allister Still Fuming Over James Tarkowski Challenge as He Eyes Next Level with Liverpool
Liverpool cruised to the Premier League title last season, and one of the key figures in that success was none other than Alexis Mac Allister. The Argentine midfielder enjoyed a stellar second campaign at Anfield, proving once again why he is considered among the world’s elite. At just £35 million, his signing continues to look like one of the bargains of the decade.
But while the celebrations continue and pre-season preparations loom, Mac Allister has made it clear that one incident from last season still haunts him — and it involves a controversial Merseyside Derby moment.
Mac Allister Still Angry Over Tarkowski Tackle
Back in April, during Liverpool’s tense clash with Everton at Anfield, James Tarkowski launched into a dangerous tackle on Mac Allister. Despite the reckless nature of the challenge, the Everton defender somehow avoided a red card. Now, two months on, the 26-year-old midfielder is still seething about the incident.
Speaking in an interview back in Argentina, as reported by the Liverpool Echo, Mac Allister didn’t hold back:
“It could have broken my leg twice! That they didn’t send him [Tarkowski] off was incredible. If I’d had my foot planted on the ground, it would have broken my leg completely.”
He continued:
“At the time, I realised it was too strong. But what shocked me most was his face when he went for the tackle. I wouldn’t say he was going to try to break me, but I feel I was lucky given the way he went in.”
To make matters worse, PGMOL later admitted that Tarkowski should have been sent off, only adding fuel to the growing discontent surrounding VAR decisions in the Premier League.
Looking Ahead: Mac Allister and the Florian Wirtz Connection
Thankfully, Mac Allister avoided serious injury and has continued to go from strength to strength. As Liverpool look to strengthen ahead of the new campaign, the potential signing of Florian Wirtz could take the Reds’ midfield to another level.
There were brief rumours suggesting that Wirtz wanted Mac Allister’s shirt number, but the German quickly shut those down on Instagram, stating:
“I respect players. Don’t believe everything that’s written.”
If Wirtz does arrive at Anfield, the combination of him and Mac Allister could be one of the most feared midfield partnerships in Europe. With Mac Allister already showing world-class ability, the sky truly is the limit for the 26-year-old.
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Final Thought:
From a horrific tackle to title-winning brilliance, Alexis Mac Allister has experienced the full range of emotions this season. And with world-class reinforcements potentially on the way, Liverpool fans have every reason to believe the best is yet to come.