Darwin Nunez emerged as Liverpool’s hero on Saturday afternoon as his header sealed a vital victory over Nottingham Forest with a dramatic late goal. However, for the man who set it up, Alexis Mac Allister, winning is as much about the team’s mindset as anything else.

The Argentine (via BBC) said: “This is a special day for us. To win it like this is not easy. We have come to a difficult place.”

“It was very difficult,” he added, reflecting on a below-par first 45. “In the first half we needed to run back, but we didn’t. Then in the second half we did a little bit more.”

“We know there are no easy games in the Premier League, this is a difficult place, you can see the atmosphere. So happy to get the three points and now we move on and think about Thursday.”

Reflecting on the developments in the match that would ultimately bring three points to Merseyside, Mac Allister revealed: “In that moment I knew it was the last minute and I just had to score. Then Darwin did the rest. “

He added: “As always, he is an important player for us. He’s back, so we’re very happy.”

AMAZINGLY POSITIVE

Mac Allister also emphasized the positive attitude and leadership within the team, which played a key role in securing the hard-fought victory: “Our leaders kept the team very positive.”

“I think everyone can see that we’re always positive. You can see Virgil [van Dijk] and our leaders keep the team very positive, and that’s important to keep going. until the end. We were a very good team, a very good team.” a good group with good players on and off the field. It’s really important to stay positive.”

The winning assist showed Mac Allister’s experience and composure under pressure; His precise deliveries, after calmly handling possession on the edge of the box, showed the importance of big players stepping up in crucial moments.

Moments like these will be crucial as the Red Devils continue to pursue glory on four fronts.