Alexis Mac Allister has lifted the lid on his connection with Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez as he reflected on a "crazy" few years in his career
Mac Allister has struck up a close bond with his fellow South American since arriving at Anfield
Their link-up on the pitch evident when he assisted Nunez's dramatic late decider in the 1-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest
The Argentina World Cup winner, who also set up a goal for Nunez against West Ham United earlier in the campaign,
Mac Allister
"My relationship with Darwin is very good. Of course, since the first time we met you could see the connection between us off the pitch. On the pitch of course we try to be connected.
"When I play as an eight that connection has to be important, and he is an amazing guy. He is doing very well and works very hard and that's why I'm very happy for him.
"Sometimes I hear people saying that I help him a lot but that's not true. His level is because he trains very well, he works very hard and that's why he is scoring goals and that's why he is important for this team."
Asked how he managed to stay calm when assisting Nunez during such a frantic finish last weekend,
Mac Allister said:
"I don't know, I just play football. That's what I like.
"I have played football for a long time even though I'm still young. The experience helps definitely and for me it's important to think on the pitch.
"You have to see where your team-mates are and once you have the ball you have to try and make the best decision you can.
"That's what I try. I don't know if I look calm or not, but I can tell you my brain is at 200%!"
Mac Allister added:
"The last couple of years have been crazy for me and tough at the same time. I went through difficult times and even at that time I really believed in myself. It was very important to have my family around as well.
"Then of course I won a World Cup, that is not easy and that's something I feel very proud of. Now I am living my life at a club like Liverpool, it's amazing.
"Every player and every person has to go through good and bad moments, now I am at a time when I am really enjoying my life, so I'm very, very happy with my career so far and I am enjoying it."
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