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Watch surprise moment Liverpool star joins Brighton lap of honour as fans praise ‘class act’ and say ‘love seeing this’


FANS were left delighted after Liverpool star Alexis Mac Allister joined Brighton’s lap of honour.

The midfielder, 24, spent four seasons at the Amex.

Alexis Mac Allister joined Roberto De Zerbi for Brighton’s lap of honour after the Liverpool gameCredit: Reuters

He became a hit with Brighton supporters for his all-action style of play.

And after 20 goals in 112 matches, Mac Allister secured a summer move to Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp’s side paid an initial £35million transfer fee to land the Argentina World Cup winner.

Mac Allister has been a success story so far, shining in 10 games as a No6.

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And he returned to his former stomping ground when Liverpool took on Brighton on Sunday.

The two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw.

But there were no hard feeling towards Mac Allister from Seagulls supporters.

Former boss Roberto De Zerbi made sure the ace was given a proper send-off by bringing him into Brighton’s lap of honour at full-time.

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The pair embraced as they walked around the Amex pitch.

And Mac Allister was given a rousing reception by Brighton fans who still remember his vital contributions.

Supporters on social media were certainly blown away.

One said: “Respect. De Zerbi a class act.”

Another declared: “Love seeing this.”

One noted: “Huge respect for Brighton, well run club.”

Another added: “This is so sweet.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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