Alexis Mac Allister, a midfielder for Liverpool, gave appreciation to a former Manchester United player for helping him advance as a player.
The last few years have seen Mac Allister’s ascent to fame. From being a standout player for Argentinos Juniors to winning the World Cup with Brighton, he is currently a mainstay starter for Liverpool.
Sincere and modest, the 24-year-old has frequently expressed gratitude to people like his father for supporting and facilitating his ascent to the top.
But Mac Allister has now stated that there is another person who merits recognition, in an interview with the Liverpool Official Matchday Programme via the Liverpool ECHO.
“I have had some really good managers, not just here in England but in Argentina and with the national team. I don’t like to compare them,” the No. 10 for the Reds explains.
“I’ve had pretty good managers, and my level of understanding of the game is based on them, so I’m really grateful to all of them,” said the former Man United player Gabriel Heinze.
Mac Allister gives Heinze credit
Supporters of Liverpool should be interested in this since Heinze isn’t your typical former Manchester United player.
In fact, the 45-year-old is the only former Man United player in recent memory who is prepared to move from Old Trafford to Anfield.
Back in 2007, Heinze was disillusioned at life as a squad player for United. After Rafa Benitez persuaded him life would be better with Liverpool, the Argentine was ready to jump ship.
But unfortunately, Sir Alex Ferguson put his foot down. No way would one of his players be joining the old enemy on his watch. The deal broke down.
Heinze never again played for an English team, opting to move on to Real Madrid.
Heinze would obviously have been unaware that, in 2016, by handing Mac Allister his debut, he would unintentionally be aiding Liverpool.
However, it’s a sweet coincidence that the former Argentina international is a part of Alexis’ tale.
Heinze, who is 45 years old and currently leading Newell’s Old Boys, might return to England as a coach in the future. If he does, the Anfield supporters might want to recognise his role in shaping their No. 10 into the player he is today.