'Tremendous': National media laud Liverpool star after Argentina's 1-0 win vs Uruguay
03/22/2025 08:00 AM
The international break has seen many Liverpool stars impress already, and now we’re seeing some of Anfield’s finest face off against each other.
Last night saw Argentina took on Uruguay as Alexis Mac Allister took on Darwin Nunez in a huge FIFA World Cup qualifier, with the reigning world champions claiming a big 1-0 win in Montevideo.
Although a scuffle between Argentina and Uruguay players involving Mac Allister and Nunez stole the headlines, it was still an impressive win from the Albiceleste, who this international break have been without star attacker Lionel Messi.
Despite not having Messi, Argentina impressed against Uruguay, and national media have now given their verdict on Mac Allister’s performance for the World Cup holders.
Alexis Mac Allister praised after ‘tremendous’ Argentina performance vs Uruguay
Mac Allister has been one of Argentina’s most important players since his key role in winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, with the Liverpool star expected to reprise his role next year in North America for the 2026 edition of the competition.
And national media were incredibly impressed with what they saw from the former Brighton & Hove Albion star last night, with TyC Sports lauding Mac Allister as ‘tremendous’ for Argentina against Uruguay.
Ole were just was rewarding to Mac Allister with the South American publication praising the Liverpool midfielder for being the driving force and for playing a key role in Thiago Almada’s winning goal for Argentina.
Finally, Bola VIP noted Mac Allister for ‘pulling the strings’ for Argentina in the midfield, with the 26-year-old lauded for being one of the best players on the pitch and a key reason why the visitors were able to come away from a tough away game with all three points.
Who will Argentina and Alexis Mac Allister face next in World Cup qualifying?
Argentina look set to book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup with Lionel Scaloni’s side six points clear of Ecuador in South American qualifying, yet Mac Allister and company will face their biggest test yet next week via Brazil.
One of the biggest rivalries in world football, Argentina could secure qualification to next year’s World Cup in North America with a result against Brazil, where Mac Allister is likely to start for the reigning world champions.
Brazil will be without Alisson Becker, though, who has returned to Liverpool after suffering a concussion earlier this week against Colombia, where the goalkeeper was brought off.
