Alexis Mac Allister Honoured by Club That Kickstarted His Career
Alexis Mac Allister has had a whirlwind six months, winning the World Cup in Qatar in December before sealing a move to Liverpool in the summer. On Saturday, he returned to the club that kickstarted his career, Argentinos Juniors, to be honoured for his World Cup triumph.
##Mac Allister’s Early Career
Mac Allister joined Argentinos Juniors as a 12-year-old and made his first-team debut in 2016 at 17 years of age. He went on to make 82 appearances for the club before earning a move to Brighton.
##Tribute from Argentinos Juniors
The respect and admiration for Mac Allister was clear to see as Argentinos Juniors paid tribute to their World Cup winner before a 3-1 victory over Defensa y Justicia. He was joined by another former player and World Cup-winning team-mate Nico Gonzalez, with the pair presented with a special plaque to commemorate their success.
##Mac Allister Reflects on Tribute
Reflecting on the tribute, Mac Allister said on Instagram: “What a joy to be able to return to the place that formed us. See familiar faces and be recognised as champions. We will always be grateful and we try to represent Argentine juniors in the best way wherever we go. Thank you very much.”
##Mac Allister’s World Cup Success
Mac Allister said of his World Cup success back in January to the Mail: “Even one month before the World Cup I didn’t know if I was going or not. But I will keep it in my mind forever. I’ve got my shirt, the medal, a replica of the World Cup. Not many lift that cup. It was really nice and heavy!”
##Looking Ahead to Liverpool
Let’s hope Mac Allister will find out just how much domestic trophies weigh with Liverpool in the coming season! He will join the rest of Jurgen Klopp‘s squad for pre-season on July 11.