The midfielder felt unwell after Liverpool’s recent clash with Crystal Palace, during which manager Arne Slot substituted him at halftime, bringing on Dominik Szoboszlai.
In Argentina’s recent 1-1 draw with Venezuela, Mac Allister was rested due to a groin injury and didn’t feature in the match.
The good news for fans is that Mac Allister is back in training and will be available for Argentina’s 10th match in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Lionel Scaloni’s squad currently tops the table with 19 points, three points ahead of second-placed Colombia, led by Luis Diaz.Mac Allister has scored once during this qualifying campaign, netting in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Chile after receiving an assist from Atlético Madrid’s new signing, Julián Álvarez.
The 25-year-old has been a standout for Liverpool since joining the club in the summer of 2024 when Jürgen Klopp was still the manager.
Mac Allister has been a key figure in the team, featuring in almost every match since his £35 million transfer from Brighton.
In his first season with the Reds, he scored seven goals and provided seven assists, establishing himself as a vital player for the squad.
His 2024/25 season is also going well, having started in every game for Liverpool, except for the 5-1 win over West Ham in the EFL Cup round of 16.
Liverpool will face Brighton in the quarter-finals on 30 October. Arne Slot’s team faces a challenging schedule after the international break, beginning with a home match against Chelsea on 20 October.
Liverpool currently sits atop the Premier League table with 18 points from seven matches, although they suffered a setback in a 1-0 home loss to Nottingham Forest.
Up next for Mac Allister is Argentina’s showdown with Bolivia, where Scaloni’s side will aim to maintain their lead at the top of the South American qualifiers.
Below is a tweet from @AnfieldAgenda confirming Alexis Mac Allister’s return to training:Alexis Mac Allister is feeling better and has a good chance of returning to the starting lineup. He will be evaluated in tomorrow’s training session, per @gastonedul.
