Alexis Mac Allister makes 'crazy' admission as Liverpool bond with Darwin Nunez addressed

Alexis Mac Allister has lifted the lid on his connection with Liverpool team-mate Darwin Nunez as he reflected on a "crazy" few years in his career.

Mac Allister has struck up a close bond with his fellow South American since arriving at Anfield last summer, with their link-up on the pitch evident when he assisted Nunez's dramatic late decider in the 1-0 Premier League win at Nottingham Forest last weekend.

The Argentina World Cup winner, who also set up a goal for Nunez against West Ham United earlier in the campaign, has prospered since being pushed into a more advanced midfield position in recent weeks.

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And Mac Allister, speaking on Wednesday in Czechia ahead of Liverpool's Europa League round of 16 first leg against Sparta Prague, said: "My relationship with Darwin is very good. Of course, since the first time we met you could see the connection between us off the pitch. On the pitch of course we try to be connected.

"When I play as an eight that connection has to be important, and he is an amazing guy. He is doing very well and works very hard and that's why I'm very happy for him. Sometimes I hear people saying that I help him a lot but that's not true. His level is because he trains very well, he works very hard and that's why he is scoring goals and that's why he is important for this team."

Asked how he managed to stay calm when assisting Nunez during such a frantic finish last weekend, Mac Allister said: "I don't know, I just play football. That's what I like.

"I have played football for a long time even though I'm still young. The