Brighton & Hove Albion's official social media account has posted a heartwarming video of former midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, thanking the travelling support after Liverpool's 2-0 win at Anfield. The accompanying caption stated: 'Class, as always, Alexis.'
In the footage, the Argentine can be seen interacting with Brighton players before turning to the stands, applauding the fans, and offering a thumbs-up as he walks towards the tunnel. Such gestures of respect towards his former club have become a cherished tradition, even following disappointing results for the Seagulls.
Match recap and player journey
This encounter, part of Matchday 8 in the Premier League, marked Liverpool's first home win of the season under manager Andoni Iraola, courtesy of a Pascal Groß own goal and a precise strike from Alexander Isak within the first 21 minutes. As a result, the Reds climbed to fourth in the table, narrowing the gap to Brighton, who sit third, to just one point. The defeat marked Brighton's second loss of the ongoing campaign.
Mac Allister started in midfield for Liverpool alongside Ryan Gravenberch and has proven to be one of the most consistent performers in the team under Iraola. It's worth noting that he made the switch to Brighton from Argentinos Juniors in 2019, helping the club establish itself in the top flight and achieve European qualification, before moving to Merseyside in 2023, where he also celebrated lifting the World Cup with Argentina.
Fans from both clubs reacted warmly to the post in the comments, highlighting the high level of sportsmanship and mutual affection that persists between the player and his former team.
