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Alexis Mac Allister wanted to KILL Potter for playing him out of position… now he aims to inflict first Chelsea defeat
Alexis Mac Allister wanted to KILL Potter for playing him out of position… now he aims to inflict first Chelsea defeat
Published on October 28, 2022 at 09:14 PM
WHEN Alexis Mac Allister first met Graham Potter he wanted to KILL him.
But on Saturday the Brighton midfielder is looking forward to welcoming his former boss back to the Amex for the first time since he left to take the Chelsea job last month.
Alexis Mac Allister remembers how hard he had to work under Graham PotterGraham Potter returns to Brighton for the first time this weekend with ChelseaYet Mac Allister, 23, has warned he and his Seagulls team-mates want to inflict his first defeat in charge of the West Londoners.
The Argentina international credits Potter for making him a far stronger and more versatile player.
He told SunSport: âI hope the fans give him a warm welcome because he deserves it.
âGraham and his staff have been fantastic for us. Theyâve been part of this team’s progress and we think he was amazing for this club.
âIâm really looking forward to playing Chelsea and of course after the game weâll wish them the best.
âI was surprised at the time when he left because it all happened very quickly. But I wasnât disappointed because thatâs football. It was an amazing opportunity for him and we must respect his decision.
âHeâs in a big club now and you can see theyâre already playing the way he wants and winning games. Iâm happy for them and of course I wish him the best.â
When Potter first arrived at Brighton in the summer of 2019, Mac Allister himself had only been on these shores for four months after signing from Argentinos Juniors.
And the South American ace admits he found Premier League football difficult.
He said: âHe was the first one who played me as a No6. It was a smart move from him because I enjoyed playing in that position and the way he wanted to play football. That was the most important thing.
“The first year wasnât easy for me. I found it very hard coming from Argentina with a different language and different way to play football. I physically wasnât as strong as I am today.
âI wanted to kill him⦠but thatâs part of football. He was very helpful âà improving my versatility and physically. Iâm a much better player today because of it so I can thank him a lot.â
But, under new boss Roberto De Zerbi, he has been preferred as an anchor midfielder.
The Argentinaà international said: âGraham saw that I could play deeper and try to pass the ball forward. I remember the final game of last season against West Ham, I started as a No10 but at half-time we were losing 1-0 and he changed me to No6.
âAt that moment, the team had changed and we played so much better and we won 3-1. So at that moment I felt that was a very good position for me and I enjoyed it.â
Many Brighton fans prefer him playing higher up the field but Mac Allister says he has no preference.
He added: âI like to play as a No10, I like to play as a No6. The most important thing for me is to help my team-mates, win football games and try to be as central as I can so I can be as close to the ball to get on it as much as possible.
âThatâs the most important thing â not whether Iâm playing higher or deeper.â
Mac Allister has no doubt that Potter will be a huge success at Stamford Bridge â and that dealing with big international superstars will not be fazing him.
The Brighton ace said: âHe has got all the attributes to be a fantastic manager â it doesnât matter whether itâs Brighton, Chelsea or wherever.
“Graham Potter is a fantastic coach with great staff. Iâm really happy for him because he deserved that opportunity.â
Mac Allister has learned to be more versatile thanks to Graham PotterHe has been playing a deeper role under the new managerThe Argentina international is confident Brighton can get back to winning waysAlbion are yet to win under Italian coach De Zerbi, who has been in charge for five games â picking up two draws, an excellent 3-3 at Liverpool but a disappointing 0-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.
They also lost narrowly 1-0 at home to Spurs, 2-0 at Brentford and 3-1 at Manchester City.
Mac Allister said: âItâs different and can be tough when you get used to a new idea.
âThe team is playing good football but not scoring goals which is the most important thing to win matches. If you want to win games, you must score goals.
âWe couldnât do it so much in the last games but weâre fully behind Roberto and the way he wants to play football.
âHopefully this Saturday we can get a win at home. It will be important for us.â
Meanwhile, Mac Allister has committed his long-term future to the Seagulls, committing to the summer of 2025 with the club holding an additional one-year option too.
He said: âItâs amazing to sign a new contract. It has made me happy. I am grateful for this football club who gave me the opportunity to come to England and play in the best league in the world.â
Mac Allister had a loan spell with Boca Juniors before his Prem moveThe pick of his goals came with a superb free-kick against LeicesterThe midfielder is hoping his superb form will get him to the World Cup
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