Alexis Mac Allister has revealed his toughest midfield opponent, snubbing Ballon d’Or winner Rodri.
Liverpool’s Argentine midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has revealed his toughest opponent in the Premier League, and it’s not who you might expect.
In a recent Sky Sports’ Saturday Social appearance, Mac Allister ranked his most challenging opponents, and Moises Caicedo, his former Brighton teammate, topped the list.
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Mac Allister praised Caicedo’s exceptional physical attributes, which he believes make him a formidable opponent.
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“I shared a dressing room with Moi, he was a fantastic player, so good physically,” Mac Allister said.
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Moises Caicedo (Credit: Imago)
Moises Caicedo has played commendably for Chelsea in 2024-25, leading to praise from Enzo Maresca (Credit: Imago)
“Physically is the hardest part. On and off the ball, he is so good, he’s so complete.”
Interestingly, Mac Allister ranked Rodri below Caicedo, but made it clear that he holds the Manchester City midfielder in high esteem.
“This doesn’t mean that I don’t rate Rodri! It’s the complete opposite,” Mac Allister said.
“He earned the Ballon d’Or, he’s a fantastic player. He’s not the hardest opponent because he’s never on the ball. He always plays one or two touches, and you cannot even get near him.”
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Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or in Paris on Monday night, | Photo Credit: IMAGO
Declan Rice, another top midfielder, was also ranked below Caicedo by Mac Allister. The ranking highlights the physical and technical challenges that Mac Allister faces on the pitch and provides insight into what makes certain opponents stand out.
Arsenal’s midfield general Declan Rice, was also ranked below Caicedo, who seems to hold the Chelsea man in the highest regard.
MacAllister will be hoping to win his first Premier League title when Liverpool take on Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.
