Alexis Mac Allister has become a linchpin for Liverpool this season.
Even during a challenging week for the team, which saw exits from both the Champions League and the Carabao Cup, Mac Allister carried the Reds midfield as Gravenberch went missing.
Currently, Mac Allister is back in his home country, joining up with the Argentine national team.
They are gearing up for crucial World Cup qualifying matches against both Uruguay and Brazil.
Argentina currently sit comfortably at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifiers, looking strong to secure their place in the 2026 World Cup.
However, it was a recent chat on the popular Argentina streaming platform Olga that sparked a bit of online chatter.
When the conversation turned to his interests away from the pitch, Mac Allister offered a rather blunt but perhaps revealing answer. He stated, “Scratching [my balls]. I like football, laying on the couch and drinking mate.”
Alexis Mac Allister: “What do I enjoy besides football? Nothing. Just scratching myself. My plan is to watch football, lie on the couch, and drink mate. @olgaenvivo
— All About Argentinapic.twitter.com/jWryzNZ4E7
(@AlbicelesteTalk) March 19, 2025
While the literal translation might have caused some amusement and perhaps a touch of confusion, the true meaning lies in Argentinian slang.
For those unfamiliar with his local vernacular, “rascarse” or “rascarse las bolas” is a common idiom in Argentina that translates to doing nothing, simply lazing around or taking it easy.
It’s akin to the UK slang phrase “doing sweet FA” or “twiddling your thumbs.”
However, unlike the UK equivalent which often carries a negative connotation when directed at someone (“Are you just sitting at home scratching your balls?”), in Argentina, it can be a more relaxed and humorous way of describing downtime.
