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  • A great signing for the reds. Alexis is heading to Merseyside!!
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  • @t.spiteful1641
    @t.spiteful1641 Před 11 měsíci +187

    Him and Gakpo will be some force. They are both so good at driving with the ball.

    • @badcampa2641
      @badcampa2641 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Two of the best from the WC. Also- Gundogan + Klopp are buddies he may be next

    • @sebasbandera
      @sebasbandera Před 11 měsíci +4

      @@badcampa2641 I would love to have Gundogan at liverpool. he's still class at 32 years old

    • @akasual7884
      @akasual7884 Před 11 měsíci

      peepeepoopo

    • @Adam-de1gp
      @Adam-de1gp Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@badcampa2641no chance city sell to a direct rival

    • @river2352
      @river2352 Před 11 měsíci

      Gakpo is absolutely naff

  • @boltonpete6093
    @boltonpete6093 Před 11 měsíci +64

    So pleased we've signed him. The bargain of the transfer window. Fair play to Brighton for giving him the platform to showcase the ability.

  • @MeatVision
    @MeatVision Před 11 měsíci +53

    Sometimes during the World Cup when Mac Allister had the ball, for a few seconds I thought it was Messi, with the obvious differences

  • @gaetano.4230
    @gaetano.4230 Před 11 měsíci +383

    during the World Cup watching Argentina, I could not distinguish Messi from McAllister, when they touch the ball and how they move they look like the same person 😅

    • @Argdut1106
      @Argdut1106 Před 11 měsíci +17

      No offence but one is left-footed another is right-footed lol (no prizes for guessing who is what footed).

    • @mezamezz
      @mezamezz Před 11 měsíci +45

      yeah that assist to di maria I thought it was Messi this whole time

    • @andrejristic4956
      @andrejristic4956 Před 11 měsíci +45

      @@Argdut1106 he meant the way they move

    • @MullerFan28
      @MullerFan28 Před 11 měsíci +12

      The beard as well LOL

    • @abstraqtphilosophy7357
      @abstraqtphilosophy7357 Před 11 měsíci +10

      ​@@Argdut1106 oh shut up, captain obvious

  • @razi_haron
    @razi_haron Před 11 měsíci +146

    Someone who actually does useful spin dribble skills.. unlike one other player

  • @M00DS87
    @M00DS87 Před 11 měsíci +87

    I mean for 45 million he ticks all the boxes as well as looking like he is enjoying himself. Liverpool have done it again.

  • @honestarsenalfan7038
    @honestarsenalfan7038 Před 11 měsíci +166

    great to see what klopp can do, making him something like gundogan

    • @burgoscreus2918
      @burgoscreus2918 Před 11 měsíci +3

      But Pep turned Gundogan into what he is now:))

    • @howardspeter1204
      @howardspeter1204 Před 11 měsíci +24

      @@burgoscreus2918 he was good even at dortmund during klopps stint, he lead the team to bundesliga double and even to a ucl final, he was the central figure at dortmund

    • @mfundo6619
      @mfundo6619 Před 11 měsíci +10

      Wanted LFC to sign Gundogan so badly while he was at Dortmund

    • @burgoscreus2918
      @burgoscreus2918 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@howardspeter1204 of course he was good
      But his prime is under pep

    • @baberkhan7366
      @baberkhan7366 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Are you mad? You're gonna compare an average 24 year old one dimensional mid tier player to Gundogan ? I'm a Liverpool supporter and YOU sir are almost criminally delusional 😂

  • @NikolayTodorov2702
    @NikolayTodorov2702 Před 11 měsíci +38

    I followed him since the first time I saw that guy playing for Brighton. Such a clever and elegant player and he is enjoying himself while playing. Also had a really good World cup. We missed that kind of a player since Gini left. Great signing for the Reds!

  • @Mike-qo9hg
    @Mike-qo9hg Před 11 měsíci +90

    I feel a little sorry for Brighton, but WOW I'm so stoked to see him play for Liverpool. What a player!

    • @hushni
      @hushni Před 11 měsíci +1

      why? they got the money right?

    • @Mike-qo9hg
      @Mike-qo9hg Před 11 měsíci +10

      @@hushni They got money. But from what I understood, Mac Allister had a release clause in his contract. And the release clause is said to be lower than 45M. Which is just a steal for a player of his caliber.

    • @MoejiiOsmanTV
      @MoejiiOsmanTV Před 11 měsíci +6

      @@Mike-qo9hg it’s the scouting department is world class it’s daylight robbery Mccalister at that price…it’s like the Douro go deal for 9 million then flipped for 150 million or Robertson the best lb in the world for only 8 million..Liverpool are Renowned for excellent transfer dealings or else there’s no way they could’ve had 4 title races in five years with a cheat of a oil backed club like city with unlimited funds..it’s the only way to kryptonite city, making shrewd signings and Liverpool have been top tier they’ve had maybe 3 or 4 flops only in 8yrs of klopps tenure of Atleast 35 purchases.. (Keita, oxlade but the career ending injury was the real issue, Minamino who was too small for the epl and Moreno? I can guess of the top of my head) where as 90% of the rest of klopps signhnings have turned from class players to world class under him - mane, salah a chelsea reject like KDB, fermino, Trent, Robertson, Fabinho , even origi became a legend after the destruction of Barcelona in the semi final and scored in the ucl final too seal the trophy the list goes on and on

  • @nadaolayan2541
    @nadaolayan2541 Před 11 měsíci +50

    I heard that Manchester United offered more money than Liverpool but he chose Liverpool, he’s really looking forward to working with Klopp. I love this mentality ❤

    • @melonale5728
      @melonale5728 Před 11 měsíci +1

      😅

    • @666saturation7
      @666saturation7 Před 11 měsíci +11

      not many people will decide to play for a team where there is Harry McGuire behind you

    • @ecliptical_entitie
      @ecliptical_entitie Před 11 měsíci

      Yes but also he chose Liverpool because he will be first team player. Liverpool needed to strenghten their midfield, in MU that position is covered and it's more difficult to be in the first team

    • @tokka2363
      @tokka2363 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@ecliptical_entitie If he joined Utd he wouldve walked in their midfield. Miles clear from everyone except Bruno

    • @JW93.
      @JW93. Před 11 měsíci

      If Man United wanted him he would have joined them. They are a bigger club and in the Champions League

  • @Drakengard65
    @Drakengard65 Před 11 měsíci +47

    Is it just me or does Alexis Mac Allister look like he could be the brother of Messi? Imo he looks a little like Messi.

    • @ankushkar3364
      @ankushkar3364 Před 11 měsíci +1

      someone had a photo of him with a longer beard and from far it looks exactly like messi

    • @roshi98
      @roshi98 Před 11 měsíci

      In terms of physical appearance? No. In terms of playing style? Also, no.

    • @lamp6121
      @lamp6121 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Everyone here in Argentina jokes that he's Messi's ''smurf'' account because of how similar he is to him, not only in looks, but in playstyle, sometimes he feels like Messi in disguise

  • @wesroberts953
    @wesroberts953 Před 11 měsíci +35

    Finally, the Gini replacement! Potential to become even greater!

    • @crypto_mbappe3056
      @crypto_mbappe3056 Před 11 měsíci +2

      He is not gini replacement. Their playing style is no where close

    • @wesroberts953
      @wesroberts953 Před 11 měsíci +5

      @@crypto_mbappe3056 But they will playing that same engine position. Of course they are different, but both have the ability to hold up the ball in heavy traffic. Thiago needs more space because he is always looking to create. MacAllister is a nice blend going forward.

    • @roshi98
      @roshi98 Před 11 měsíci +2

      No, he's not that type of player at all. McAllister is more akin to Thiago or Coutinho than Gini.

    • @wesroberts953
      @wesroberts953 Před 11 měsíci

      @@roshi98 in the final third, yes. But watch how he receives the ball, turns, and distributes in traffic in the middle third. THAT is what we have been missing. But you are right in that once he hits that final third he is an upgrade on everything we have. His pressing is also similar to Gini, but he will have to step it up another level.

    • @crypto_mbappe3056
      @crypto_mbappe3056 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @wesroberts953 bro macallister is nothing like gini.
      Macallister is more similar to thiago than gini. Gini replacement klopp is trying to sign is manu kone/khephren thuram.
      Gini gameplay is more on physicality, pressing than control.
      Macallister will be the tempo controller in the midfield/box to box midfielder. A role played by gundogan in man city; alot of that was lacking last season when thiago got injured this season.

  • @99colo
    @99colo  Před 11 měsíci +83

    What a signing by the Reds!

  • @germurtagh7288
    @germurtagh7288 Před 11 měsíci +47

    At last we have a mid who will drive at players and not pass backwards and sideways

    • @baberkhan7366
      @baberkhan7366 Před 11 měsíci

      He does do that a lot.. run backwards and sideways.. forward runs are fewer..

  • @harbottle8580
    @harbottle8580 Před 11 měsíci +53

    I get Coutinho in his Liverpool days vibes. South American attacking midfielder scoring 10+ goals a season. Something we havn't had since Coutinho left.

  • @smoch_yt6625
    @smoch_yt6625 Před 11 měsíci +24

    under Klopp's hands this man is gonna be fire next season remember my words🔥🔥

  • @th3gam3rsloung37
    @th3gam3rsloung37 Před 11 měsíci +20

    He's about to make history with Liverpool 😊

  • @abhivalunj513
    @abhivalunj513 Před 11 měsíci +8

    As a LIVERPOOL fan I'm expecting goal from outside the box.😍😍😍

  • @mrdshadow1598
    @mrdshadow1598 Před 11 měsíci +3

    His penalty's are fire

  • @yvesmanao7972
    @yvesmanao7972 Před 11 měsíci +31

    Alexis is really good fresh time for reds!

  • @presidentofpeace2556
    @presidentofpeace2556 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I just watch the way he takes his penalty,that alone shws how big a talent player he is.YNWA❤❤❤❤

  • @applesoranges559
    @applesoranges559 Před 11 měsíci

    Wat a beautiful upload n edit in true HD ... Fantastic work my good friend 🎩 ..

  • @i0nicbutcher636
    @i0nicbutcher636 Před 11 měsíci +12

    He have such a good scoring ability.

    • @deansteenkamp3053
      @deansteenkamp3053 Před 11 měsíci +1

      No we don’t, if we did we would have signed him before Brighton, there scouting is much better then ours. They picked him up 8mill I think

  • @johnpatterson6448
    @johnpatterson6448 Před 11 měsíci +1

    He’s every inch a classic Liverpool player. Does great kneeslides too.

  • @MrOfficialJZ
    @MrOfficialJZ Před 11 měsíci +1

    1:55 Fucking hell, I've seen that tackle from Pickford before on VVD. He made the same one on Mac Allister.

  • @yasirmushtaq6477
    @yasirmushtaq6477 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Being a liverpool fan i m so happy because his attacking midfield play 😂🎉

  • @sufianali5238
    @sufianali5238 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Ghadamnnn , finna be fireee

  • @lillotusplays
    @lillotusplays Před 11 měsíci +1

    pure sauce. underrated.

  • @pbenavides09
    @pbenavides09 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Is it possible he has already become a Liverpool fan favorite? Yes.

  • @Beezlbae
    @Beezlbae Před 11 měsíci +22

    I guess Messi signed for Liverpool

    • @robnhood1416
      @robnhood1416 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Basically a version of Messi that plays deeper in midfield.

  • @stereotype28
    @stereotype28 Před 11 měsíci

    Last no10 playmaker we had was coutinho, lucky fr us Mac is south American playmaker too😊

  • @kylerizhath1683
    @kylerizhath1683 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Perfecto signing

  • @tomplays3225
    @tomplays3225 Před 11 měsíci

    Never noticed how good he was lol he class

  • @louzagmi5075
    @louzagmi5075 Před 11 měsíci

    He is calm but dangerr player

  • @sevovevo3396
    @sevovevo3396 Před 11 měsíci

    magnificent player

  • @Hellothere-dj9ky
    @Hellothere-dj9ky Před 11 měsíci

    can't wait for the next season 🔥

  • @kareemsaid9604
    @kareemsaid9604 Před 11 měsíci +1

    I'll be looking forward to seeing y'all in the UCL again in two years!!

  • @roosevelt7234
    @roosevelt7234 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Absolute Quality Player💎

  • @lord8139
    @lord8139 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is going to be class

  • @yimpurinoah3183
    @yimpurinoah3183 Před 11 měsíci

    So so fantastic of course

  • @Scottish1996
    @Scottish1996 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Can’t wait to see him in the red of Liverpool, lining up to the likes of thuram and kone🔥🔥

  • @Tommy-zk4sz
    @Tommy-zk4sz Před 11 měsíci +7

    he looks tidy but we need to back him up with some big lads imo

  • @HeadieUno
    @HeadieUno Před 11 měsíci

    Hard comp 🔥

  • @kwykwyk8447
    @kwykwyk8447 Před 11 měsíci

    Ironically I see his role similar to his teammate Adam Lallana when he played under Klopp, minus the fitness issues

  • @Jason-md2fn
    @Jason-md2fn Před 11 měsíci

    On well ,a hope Brighton keep doing what they are doing ,

  • @jacobfernandes5330
    @jacobfernandes5330 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Who all are here after seeing the 3 golden words ? HERE WE GO!!

  • @subscribetodayagain
    @subscribetodayagain Před 11 měsíci

    He strikes the ball very well

  • @NXDProductions
    @NXDProductions Před 11 měsíci +1

    Total overdose theme! 🤌😌🔥

  • @petemills5704
    @petemills5704 Před 11 měsíci

    96th min pen v Utd…(not shown)..pure class

  • @nanwboy
    @nanwboy Před 11 měsíci

    Unreal editing once again

  • @wilsonnb7414
    @wilsonnb7414 Před 11 měsíci +1

    His football intelligence wowwww he can be another ikay goudogan

  • @ryan2270
    @ryan2270 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mac Allister, diaz, jota, salah, nunez WOW

  • @MoistSoundz
    @MoistSoundz Před 11 měsíci

    I’ve been annoyed we haven’t replaced Gini & still convinced we need a strong box to box CM but my goodness it’s such an upgrade from Hendo, Elliot & Jones…… Jude would’ve been great but deffo need more signings

  • @TheCityboi9
    @TheCityboi9 Před 11 měsíci

    Here we go 🔴🔴

  • @leedsarerubbish1239
    @leedsarerubbish1239 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Reminds me of Messi similar techniques great signing

  • @mauricio_moura8
    @mauricio_moura8 Před 11 měsíci

    a midfielder that can carry and progress forward and not only pass sideways? god, thank you

  • @niceikey
    @niceikey Před 11 měsíci +1

    I’m just happy we signed a midfielder.

  • @architjain3037
    @architjain3037 Před 11 měsíci +8

    You should be posting a zlatan tribute edit

    • @99colo
      @99colo  Před 11 měsíci +14

      Tomorrow!

  • @nofuchu
    @nofuchu Před 11 měsíci

    Sitting here getting excited about Mac Allister joining Liverpool
    yet still wondering if Arnold, Van Djik and Gomez will take defending
    lessons before next season

  • @user-fj7hd9nz2i
    @user-fj7hd9nz2i Před 11 měsíci

    Liverpool gonna be on fire next season!💥

  • @redditime2001
    @redditime2001 Před 11 měsíci

    That's what we was missing

  • @olorin_19_34
    @olorin_19_34 Před 11 měsíci

    I have a Juan Mata vibe with him...

  • @Stefan-ix6lo
    @Stefan-ix6lo Před 11 měsíci +3

    Can't wait for Ibrahimović

  • @LordBagdanoff
    @LordBagdanoff Před 11 měsíci +28

    His penalties are a killer

    • @HeadieUno
      @HeadieUno Před 11 měsíci +4

      Mo's power with more placement 🤔🤔

    • @kennyg-888
      @kennyg-888 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Agree. He should be our penalty taker next season ahead of Salah

    • @papasmurf11
      @papasmurf11 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@kennyg-888 are u normal?

    • @stuart_edward
      @stuart_edward Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@papasmurf11 what a strange comment.

    • @kennyg-888
      @kennyg-888 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@stuart_edward He obviously needs to ask himself the same question! 😆

  • @redmed10
    @redmed10 Před 11 měsíci

    Seems to do simple things well. Doesn't second guess himself. His penalty kicks sum him up . High and in the corner with power. No goalkeeper reaches there. And with a margin for error. KISS.

  • @arjunharidas8
    @arjunharidas8 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Finally coutinho eplacement.

  • @MichaelBoogerd
    @MichaelBoogerd Před 11 měsíci

    he's got the shithousery nailed down already... perfect fit :D
    i could make a similar 5min video of Oxlade Chamberlain, just saying. it's clear without any bias, who he is replacing in the squad.

  • @faizelphilander6938
    @faizelphilander6938 Před 11 měsíci

    That's the reason why he is the number target for us we need players in the middle like him to me he'll be the right player to replace Philippe Coutinho he will play that Coutinho role that role we've missed since the little meastro left so I personally might see success finally in central midfield 🤛🤟💪🤛💪🤟

    • @BloodRedLFC
      @BloodRedLFC Před 11 měsíci

      Why are you still talking about Coutinho??? Coutinho didn't help us win any of the big trophies, rather it was our front three, VVD & Ali. There's no need to 'replace' that Coutinho role. Our football must always be evolving. Now we are playing that inverted fullback system. No need for any nostalgia or replacing this or that...

  • @MullerFan28
    @MullerFan28 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Rip Salah taking pens (specially since he missed 2 this season and in wc qualifer

  • @tebogokgomo291
    @tebogokgomo291 Před 11 měsíci

    Why am I smiling ☺

  • @akasual7884
    @akasual7884 Před 11 měsíci

    Aleister the Invoker

  • @riverwolf654
    @riverwolf654 Před 11 měsíci

    Looks like Liverpool have got some player

  • @kf1559
    @kf1559 Před 11 měsíci

    Looking forward to Mac Allister and Thiago being utterly filthy in combinations. 😀

  • @chengchaiwee7604
    @chengchaiwee7604 Před 11 měsíci

    he reminds me of isco

  • @fadhlioly
    @fadhlioly Před 11 měsíci

    hope he could replace gini in the squad which klopp not yet find the perfect replacement for gini

  • @SoAndSo10
    @SoAndSo10 Před 11 měsíci

    Klopps Coutinho has arrived

  • @lalruatfeela13
    @lalruatfeela13 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Just want to see his beef with Bruno fernandes again but this time for Liverpool!!

  • @edwintnt2451
    @edwintnt2451 Před 11 měsíci

    Well..even he go to MU ...he still seat at the bench 😢😢😢...still got harry and others play more

  • @TsVirg
    @TsVirg Před 11 měsíci

    now we have 2 pk takers

  • @path6336
    @path6336 Před 11 měsíci

    Liverpool always gets the best deals

  • @georgesaunders3532
    @georgesaunders3532 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Mac allister, fabinho, trent starting midfielders... just need a starting RB to fill trents position

    • @biruksurafel
      @biruksurafel Před 11 měsíci

      No fab need to replace or play in cb or other place he is to slow to pass the ball

  • @JoashDavidJosephJdj96
    @JoashDavidJosephJdj96 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Why am I getting prime Couthino vibes 😅?

  • @ka4360
    @ka4360 Před 11 měsíci

    finally they find replacement for Coutinho. Another little magician 🔥

  • @MSyRRe
    @MSyRRe Před 11 měsíci +1

    Trent and MacAllister will be next Gerrard and Xabi

  • @shafiqzul7293
    @shafiqzul7293 Před 10 měsíci

    Many option it will be the good one

  • @Khadkaarun
    @Khadkaarun Před 11 měsíci

    He dribbles like Messi!

  • @mawiiile706
    @mawiiile706 Před 11 měsíci

    Top top top quality baller

  • @wahyupratama475
    @wahyupratama475 Před 11 měsíci

    The next Philippe Coutinho

  • @zimkent8564
    @zimkent8564 Před 11 měsíci +1

    We need a player like coutinho 🥹

    • @basilfawlty8244
      @basilfawlty8244 Před 11 měsíci

      What...? A player who feigns injury...?

    • @sanjogh777
      @sanjogh777 Před 11 měsíci +1

      You won the Champion's League without Coutinho. You don't need another Coutinho.

  • @nelsonnolledo9773
    @nelsonnolledo9773 Před 11 měsíci

    I love the backround sound

  • @virenusbram8184
    @virenusbram8184 Před 11 měsíci

    Good penalty taker.

  • @Gen_007
    @Gen_007 Před 11 měsíci

    New 10❤

  • @banditoz1509
    @banditoz1509 Před 11 měsíci

    Similar with guendogan play

  • @cstati1799
    @cstati1799 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Mac Allister + Thiago + new signings???
    Midfield I'd like to see

    • @Makavelli2127
      @Makavelli2127 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Lets not forget about Bajetic too.

    • @bolajitaiwo9032
      @bolajitaiwo9032 Před 11 měsíci

      ​@@Makavelli2127 we need an experienced dm else expect the same season

    • @sanjogh777
      @sanjogh777 Před 11 měsíci

      Thiago is overrated. Haven't done anything till now.

    • @cstati1799
      @cstati1799 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@sanjogh777 Can't u notice the difference 🙊 no thiago no forward passes from Midfield, only from trent, he have the most interception, most duel won last season, this season he suffers injury didn't play much. Af all he play with garbage midfielders.

    • @aramskaef6955
      @aramskaef6955 Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@sanjogh777 people who say Thiago is overrated are seriously brain dead. Sure, he's injury prone and can rarely perform a whole season. But when he's fit, he's one of the best midfielders in the world.

  • @DJGLR
    @DJGLR Před 11 měsíci +17

    Salah might need to take a seat for penalties 🔥

    • @deansteenkamp3053
      @deansteenkamp3053 Před 11 měsíci

      Well Milner was always the penalty take, at least we have someone else who can also take them now.

    • @ridwankofoworade2326
      @ridwankofoworade2326 Před 11 měsíci

      don't think so Milner and Fabinho are good takers too but Salah is trusted

    • @deansteenkamp3053
      @deansteenkamp3053 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ridwankofoworade2326 saying Milner is a good penalty taker is really undermining him. He took a few under heavy pressure and scored all of them.

  • @xaked103
    @xaked103 Před 11 měsíci

    Scots always do well at liverpool. Mac Allister no exception.

  • @ynwa73
    @ynwa73 Před 11 měsíci

    Tremendous

  • @kennethiboko1648
    @kennethiboko1648 Před 11 měsíci

    Throw Henderson on the bench immediately

  • @sugarsaint
    @sugarsaint Před 11 měsíci

    Shits on Fred that's for sure

  • @nabilchowdhury8221
    @nabilchowdhury8221 Před 11 měsíci

    He is a right footed Messi playing as a midfielder