Liverpool star singled out for 'worst game I've ever seen' despite late Forest win

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Alexis Mac Allister has been told he played the ‘worst game’ of his Liverpool career against Nottingham Forest despite his late goal. The Argentine midfielder was the hero for the Reds at Anfield, scoring in stoppage time.

His goal came only minutes after he had seen another goal chalked off by VAR. And while Mac Allister proved to be decisive for Liverpool, he has been criticised by former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf for his performance.

Speaking to ESPN, he said: “Sometimes life is not fair and when you see how horrendous some players have been. I highly rank the player I'm going to mention, Mac Allister.

“I think he is a world-class player and a World Cup champion. Since he has been at Liverpool, he has been a very influential player but [Sunday] was the worst game I’ve ever seen Mac Allister[play]. But he scored the goal and that, for me, is what football is not fair.”

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Mac Allister’s strike against Forest was his first goal in the Premier League this season, albeit he has managed to score three others in Europe. Asked about the midfielder’s form, Liverpool boss Arne Slot said: “I think what he needed is what he showed in the last six, seven or eight games – a run of games where he’s getting back to his usual level that he showed so many times last season.

“And he had that level also in the first half of the season but it went a bit with ups and downs, as the team went in terms of performances with ups and downs.

“But I see much more consistency recently – not only in Macca’s performance but in the team performance and many individual performances. But I think it’s always nice for a player to score, especially if it’s in extra time of extra time.”

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Mac Allister spoke out after his winning goal against Forest. Asked if the ball had touched his arm ahead of the disallowed goal, he replied: “It did, but it's harsh. Because it hit my back as well. I understand the rules but it's football, it's very harsh.”

On his eventual winner, the Argentine midfielder added: "I knew I would get another one [chance]. Before the throw-in, I told Hugo [Ekitike] it would be our situation. But I had another opportunity and I am glad it went in."

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