Liverpool’s midfield star Alexis Mac Allister has picked up an adductor injury while on international duty with Argentina.
This news will leave both Liverpool fans and manager Arne Slot concerned as they await further updates on the player's fitness.
Mac Allister was key in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Chile in their World Cup qualifier, scoring the opening goal. However, his night was cut short when he was substituted in the second half after experiencing discomfort in his adductor muscle.
While the issue has been described as “discomfort” rather than something serious, concerns remain about how it may impact his availability for upcoming matches.
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Mac Allister training separately ahead of Colombia game
Despite the injury, Mac Allister has stayed with the Argentina squad, hoping to be involved in their next match against Colombia. According to Argentine journalist Gaston Edul, Mac Allister is training separately from his teammates to give himself a chance to recover before the game.
Edul reported, “Alexis Mac Allister has an adductor problem. He will train separately until Tuesday to be able to make it to the match against Colombia.”
Alexis Mac Allister tiene una molestia en el aductor.
— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) September 6, 2024
Va a entrenarse diferenciado hasta el martes para poder llegar al partido contra Colombia.
While Liverpool have enjoyed a relatively injury-free start to the season, this situation highlights the risks players face during international duty.
Slot will be hoping that Mac Allister’s injury doesn’t worsen and that he returns fit in time for Liverpool’s upcoming Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
With Mac Allister playing a crucial role in both his club and national team, eyes will be on his recovery and whether he can shake off this injury in time.
