Jamie Carragher was left blown away by one Liverpool performance against Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield today.
Jurgen Klopp went into the game knowing that there was no margin for error, he needed his Liverpool players to do their job before Manchester City hosted Arsenal.
And with that in mind, Danny Welbeck’s early strike was less than ideal.
A moment of class meant it was going to be an uphill struggle for Liverpool against an impressive Roberto De Zerbi side.
Simon Adingra stood out in particular, perhaps a player Liverpool could show interest in were De Zerbi chosen as Klopp’s replacement.
And whilst that’s all very hypothetical for now, there was also an outstanding display by one player in a Liverpool shirt today.
Luis Diaz certainly deserves his praise for tirelessly inspiring the comeback, but it was Alexis Mac Allister who ultimately decided the game.
The £35m-midfielder was exceptional playing in the pocket, and was at the heart of everything Liverpool did well.
Jamie Carragher amazed by Alexis Mac Allister’s Liverpool performance against Brighton today
Speaking during Sky Sports’ coverage of the game, Jamie Carragher was almost lost for words at how good Mac Allister was for Liverpool against Brighton today.
Carragher thought everything was going through the Argentinian, who was so key to the vital comeback.
Praising Mac Allister in the first half, he said: “Again that combination, Mac Allister to Mo Salah, Mac Allister has been absolutely outstanding in these first 39 minutes – best player on the pitch.”
Carragher then commented on the 25-year-old’s assist for Mohamed Salah’s goal.
He said: “Mo Salah has took till the 65th minute to find his shooting boots and what a relief it is to those people he’s saluting.
“But again, this is all down to that man Mac Allister, he’s been the best player on the pitch by a mile.
“When the game has been frantic, he’s been the man with the cool head.”
A brilliant display, and one that proved how vital Wataru Endo’s role in the team has been as well, allowing Mac Allister to play higher up the pitch today.
Carragher seemed to recognise very early on that Mac Allister would be the key for Liverpool against his old sign Brighton today, and he was certainly proved correct.
All that being said, Ian Wright wasn’t so convinced about a different performance.
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