Liverpool received good news when Alexis Mac Allister returned to coach for the Argentina team after having problems in the 3-0 victory over Chile. The 25-year-old midfielder started from the start and scored the opening goal, but was substituted to make way for Paulo Dybala late in the match. The Liverpool player is said to be " hard to bear" due to injury.
The Kop were very worried about this news, as Mac Allister played an important role in helping Arne Slot's Liverpool make a perfect start to the new Premier League season. However, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has somewhat eased Liverpool's worries after confirming the 25-year-old has recovered. Mac Allister could participate in the next match against Colombia.
"The team is fine, recovering from the match against Chile with some common illnesses. Nico Gonzalez practiced separately while Alexis Mac Allister practiced with the remaining members of the team. We will see how they progress over the past two days to decide how we will play" - Scaloni said.
Liverpool's next match is to welcome Nottingham Forest at home on September 14. And there are concerns that Mac Allister will have to race to recover in time. However, according to what Scaloni revealed, it seems that the problem with the 25-year-old midfielder is not too serious.
The former Brighton player could play his 33rd match for Argentina when Albiceleste face Colombia. Mac Allister has always shown impressive form in the national team jersey recently.
In the match between Argentina and Colombia, Mac Allister will have to face his Liverpool teammate Luis Diaz. Both will try to play well to help their team get important points in the qualifiers.
Argentina is currently leading the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South America, with 6 wins, 1 loss and 18 points. Uruguay is second with 14 points, 1 point ahead of third-placed Colombia. Diaz and his teammates could narrow the gap with Argentina to 2 points if they defeat their opponents in the early morning of September 11.
Mac Allister has played every minute of Liverpool's new season until now. Together with Ryan Gravenberch, the pair played a key role in shaping the "Red Brigade"'s attack rhythm.
Liverpool's other injury concerns are Curtis Jones, who had a problem last month. Meanwhile, new signing Federico Chiesa is still not fit enough to compete after moving from Juventus for £12.5 million. With Harvey Ward, this player has left the England U21 training camp to re-evaluate his health condition.
