Alexis MacAllister’s climb to notoriety – from Boca Juniors to one of the top midfielders in world football – has been remarkable, and he was even rated the best centre-back in history. Surprisingly, his teammate Virgil van Dijk was overlooked.
The engine room patroller is a beloved figure at Anfield, one of the finest venues in Premier League history, and his effect is unparalleled. The 26-year-old was signed by Jurgen Klopp but has thrived under Arne Slot, and he is expected to be vital to the Reds’ future success.
Mac Allister has faced a number of notable centre-backs, including Ruben Dias of Manchester City and Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid. Van Dijk is, in reality, a clubmate, but none of the aforementioned 3 are, in his opinion, the best in the world.
Mac Allister Names ‘Best Centre-Back In the World’
‘Sometimes you feel like he’s too much because he makes everything so easy’
Mac Allister, who helped the aforementioned Slot become the fifth manager in Premier League history to win the title in their first season, has been on international duty with Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina since the domestic season ended.
The 2022 World Cup winners defeated Chile 1-0 on June 6 before drawing 1-1 with Colombia five days later, hoping to secure a spot in next summer’s edition of the international showpiece and defend their title as champions.
And after his country’s stalemate with their South American opponents, when asked which player (if it were up to him) he would bring to the Reds during the summer transfer window, Mac Allister responded quickly: “Oh, Cuti [Cristian Romero]. He’s a player I adore.”
Speaking to TNT Sports, the Argentine midfielder’s explanation extended beyond their natural connection, since they have played together 28 times on the international arena, but he added that Romero, 27, makes the skill of defending appear simple.
“The way he speaks and plays, you sometimes think he’s too much because he makes everything so simple. He gives me confidence. For several years, I consider him to be the best center-back in the world.”
After Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final, Alejandro Garnacho praised the bruising defender as the ‘best in the world’, as the Red Devils were unable to break down his steely determination, which the capital club has had since 2022.
Romero, who joined Spurs from Serie A outfit Atalanta, signed a five-year contract with the club in the summer of 2022. He’s been a consistent performer, thus Atletico Madrid is keen in retaining his services.
As previously mentioned, the two have worked together on 28 times. They’ve fought six times. Incredibly, Mac Allister has won two of those games: Brighton’s 1-0 victory against Spurs in 2021/22 and Liverpool’s 4-2 victory over the north Londoners during their title-winning season.
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