Following a 2-2 draw at home against Nottingham Forest in the second round of the Premier League, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister was interviewed by Stan Sport.

Another 2-2 draw, and you've picked up one point again. How do you reflect on today's match?

Well, this is clearly not the result we wanted, especially at home. I think everyone here today, all the fans, could see how badly we wanted to win this match, but unfortunately, the desire to win alone is far from enough. We created some good attacking opportunities during the match, but at the same time, our opponents also had chances, which means our defensive performance didn't reach the level of solidity we expected.

However, we did see positive aspects in this match and also identified some problems. Now it's time for us to calm down, analyze the match thoroughly, and try to correct the details and issues we haven't handled well before.

In your view, what wasn't working properly for Liverpool on the pitch today? What exactly do you mean by the negative aspects you just mentioned?

Perhaps in the first half, our overall performance didn't reach the level of aggression and intensity we demand and should have. I think the manager's tactical intention was for us to play more proactively, dominate from the start, and apply very high pressing on the pitch. However, in actual execution, there were some miscommunications and a lack of chemistry among everyone on the field. I think it's completely normal to have a period of adjustment and lack of chemistry when you're working with a new manager and trying to operate with a completely new system.

But we desperately need good results now. We need to win match after match, because this is Liverpool. If we want to compete for the title this season, we need to start winning now. So we remain positive and optimistic, because we can see that we've done some things very well on the pitch. In terms of implementing the manager's tactical intentions and requirements, we're clearly moving in the right direction, but in terms of points and current performance, it's far from enough.

I think Liverpool is indeed in a transitional period right now, especially with a new manager. As you mentioned, you need to adapt to a completely new playing style and philosophy. But why do you think the inconsistencies and miscommunications you mentioned appeared on the pitch? Looking at the first half, Liverpool's overall rhythm seemed quite sluggish...

Yes, honestly, I can't pinpoint the exact reasons with 100% accuracy. But this is undoubtedly an issue we need to continue improving and refining through training, in our daily practice, and in actual matches. That's the only way we know to improve our chemistry right now. So the most important thing now is to hold relevant team meetings, discuss these tactical issues openly, and work together to completely resolve these problems in future training sessions.

In this match, you again showed resilience and determination, equalizing after falling behind by two goals twice. What kind of team spirit and psychological strength do you think this demonstrates, especially considering you showed similar resilience in the opening match?

Yes, this is very good. The fighting spirit and resilience we showed are truly remarkable. Last week, I actually had a deep conversation with one of our coaching staff about this—about the psychological resilience and fighting spirit we demonstrate when we fall behind, which is undoubtedly a very positive and valuable asset. But as I've emphasized repeatedly, doing this alone is still far from enough at Liverpool, because we're now at Liverpool Football Club, where there's no such thing as a "transition year" or "rebuilding period" that can be used as an excuse. You come here to win, and that's the only goal for our entire team.

One last question: what's it like working with your new manager, Andoni Iraola?

It's been absolutely excellent, remarkable. We all enjoy working together now, and each of us works very hard in training every day, all to quickly understand and perfectly execute the tactical ideas and philosophy he requires. He's a genuinely good person and very approachable, and all the coaching staff are extremely professional and excellent. So yes, we're all eager to achieve wins and results, and we're putting in our full effort every day. But in terms of his charisma and personal character, he's truly outstanding. Everyone really likes him.

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