Mac Allister Playfully Dubs Liverpool Comrade the ‘Ultimate Irritant,’ Testing His Patience to the Limit

Liverpool’s journey at Molineux took an unexpected twist, as Alexis Mac Allister, the Argentinian midfielder who recently joined the team from Brighton, found himself at the center of both playful banter and a challenging match.

The match against Wolverhampton Wanderers saw Liverpool initially struggle but ultimately emerge victorious with a 3-1 scoreline. Goals from Cody Gakpo, Andy Robertson, and Harvey Elliott secured the win for the Reds after a lackluster first half.

Mac Allister, who had only just returned from international duty with Argentina and had been back in Liverpool’s training just a day before the game, faced a rough start. He received a yellow card within the first four minutes of the match and was substituted at halftime, making way for Luis Diaz.

Despite his challenging day on the field, Mac Allister has been warmly welcomed by Liverpool fans and has quickly become a beloved figure in the dressing room. In particular, his relationship with Reds left-back Kostas Tsimikas has been marked by friendly banter.

On his Instagram, Mac Allister posted a picture of Tsimikas, affectionately dubbing him as “The most annoying guy in the world” and adding a cry-laughter emoji for good measure. This friendly ribbing suggests that Mac Allister and Tsimikas have a strong camaraderie off the field.

Tsimikas, who joined Liverpool from Olympiacos in 2020, has become an essential part of the squad. He has made 62 appearances in various competitions and played a crucial role in Liverpool’s FA Cup final victory over Chelsea in 2022, where he scored the winning penalty.

While Tsimikas is already under contract with Liverpool until 2025, reports suggest that the popular Greek left-back is set to extend his stay at the club until 2027, further solidifying his importance to Jurgen Klopp’s team.