Alexis Mac Allister had an outstanding 2024/25 season, securing the Premier League title with Liverpool while also excelling in the Champions League – and the La Pampa native has disclosed who he currently considers to be the best team in the world.
As time progresses, the Argentine midfielder’s value continues to increase – he logged the fourth-most minutes for his team as they were named champions of England, although he and his colleagues were unable to advance at Europe’s highest level, being eliminated in the Round of 16.
Arne Slot’s team, recently invigorated by Jurgen Klopp’s unexpected and distressing exit, generated a sense of enthusiasm – however, they could not enhance their European credentials due to a player he mentioned he ‘wanted to kill’ during their discussion.
Arne Slot’s team, recently invigorated by Jurgen Klopp’s unexpected and distressing exit, generated a sense of enthusiasm – however, they could not enhance their European credentials due to a player he mentioned he ‘wanted to kill’ during their discussion.
Due to Liverpool’s absence from this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, the former Brighton & Hove Albion star appeared on La Casa del Kun, where he expressed his opinion on the greatest team in world football.
Unsurprisingly, the 26-year-old, who is widely acknowledged as one of the top midfielders globally, selected Paris Saint-Germain, who secured the title of European champions following a commanding 5-0 victory.
“They are the best team in the world; they are soaring,” Mac Allister, a 38-cap international for Argentina under Lionel Scaloni, stated, according to ESPN. He further remarked, “They possess everything: they are highly disciplined, they excel with the ball, and they all contribute defensively. In my view, they are the best.
“Earlier in the tournament, the two teams faced each other. PSG welcomed the Reds for the first leg of their two-legged Champions League Round of 16 encounter. Slot’s squad emerged victorious but was eliminated on penalties the following week, allowing the French team to progress.
PSG’s roster is filled with talent: Joao Neves in midfield, Desire Doue on the wing, and Nuno Mendes at left-back; however, it was Ousmane Dembele who left the strongest impression on Mac Allister. “When we played away, just five or ten minutes into the match, he was exceptional,” the former World Cup winner remarked.
Mac Allister’s reply? “I told him, ‘Don’t worry, I’ll set it up for you next time.’ The truth is, I never managed to catch him,” he confessed, eliciting a subtle laugh from former Manchester City star-turned-analyst Sergio Aguero.
When asked if he considered taking extreme measures by being persistent and possibly reckless in his approach, Mac Allister responded, “No, that is unnecessary. At that moment, I wanted to tackle him hard, but such situations are part of the game; it is not worth creating a big scene.
“The previous season was the most successful of Normandy-born Dembele’s career; the 1997-born forward netted 33 goals and provided 15 assists across all competitions. Additionally, he played a crucial role in winning Lui.