Argentina defeated Paraguay 1-0 in their World Cup qualifier last night, and Liverpool player Alexis Mac Allister shone.

Lionel Scaloni used the midfielder in a deeper role, as he had done recently with Liverpool. Everyone was curious to see how he would do, and he did not disappoint.

Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool makes an impression for Argentina

Alexis Mac Allister joined Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion in the summer and has had a fantastic start to the season.

Jurgen Klopp has employed the 24-year-old in a deeper role, which many say isn’t his best position. He has, nevertheless, continued to provide the goods.

Following Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp’s departure, Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni used Mac Allister as the deepest of his three midfielders against Paraguay yesterday night.

He had an amazing game, and TyC Sports in Argentina gave him a 9/10 rating after seeing it.

“He gave the impression that he had played as a 5 his entire life,” the source stated. Manual alone. Alexis played a fantastic game.”

Consider his statistics vs Paraguay

Argentina controlled the game last night, and Mac Allister’s play in midfield was a major reason for that.

The 24-year-old had 101 touches of the ball and completed 78 of his 82 attempted passes, giving him a remarkable 95% passing accuracy. He also finished all four of his long balls and made one critical pass.

Mac Allister made three tackles, one clearance, and was only dribbled past once throughout the game. (SofaScore)

The Argentine has the ability to command the game from a deeper position, and it would not surprise us if he continued to be deployed in that capacity for both club and country.