Alexis Mac Allister's Fitness Doubt: Key Liverpool Midfielder Misses Training Ahead of Chelsea Clash

Alexis Mac Allister, is a doubt to play in Sunday’s important Premier League match against Chelsea. There are questions regarding the Argentine’s availability for the game because he wasn’t present in full training at Liverpool’s AXA Centre on Friday.

Before the international break, Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace, and Mac Allister was replaced at halftime. Due to a muscular injury known as an adductor issue, manager Arne Slot had to take him out of the game. Mac Allister has been working on his recuperation ever since, but on Friday he wasn’t ready for full training with the rest of his teammates.

In their most recent international matches, Mac Allister got the opportunity to play for Argentina despite missing some time with Liverpool. Although he did not participate in their opening match against Venezuela, he started Argentina’s 6-0 victory over Bolivia. Before Leandro Paredes replaced him, he played 66 minutes. Though his look indicates progress, he is still not completely fit.

Mac Allister did not train with Liverpool’s complete squad prior to their match against Chelsea, even though he played for Argentina. He chose to spend time away from his teammates in the gym instead. This implies that even while he’s getting closer to fully recovering, he’s not yet ready to participate in regular training.

Alexis Mac Allister and Kostas Tsimikas are fitness doubts for Liverpool’s visit from Chelsea on Sunday after both missed full training at the AXA Centre on Friday.

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Mac Allister’s exclusion from team training is perhaps a preventative measure to prevent more injuries. After all, rushing him back too soon can make his health worse and prolong his stay. He is currently concentrating on returning to full fitness, although he is doubtful for the Chelsea match because he missed Friday’s practice.

If Mac Allister can’t play against Chelsea, it would be a big blow for Liverpool. Since coming from Brighton, he has been a key player of the squad, and Liverpool’s success this season has been largely attributed to his ability to manage the midfield and provide opportunities. Arne Slot may have to reconsider his lineup and strategy in light of his absence, particularly while facing a strong Chelsea team.

Arne Slot addressed the injury concerns during his press conference on Friday, saying that the squad has been going through a difficult time because of players returning from international duty. He said that Tsimikas and Mac Allister were among the players who were having fitness problems.

“Macca played the second game for Argentina after missing the first one. We have a few problems because Kostas was not included in the first match against England,” Slot stated. Another issue he brought up was Wataru Endo, who has been battling illness.

After the training session, Slot made it obvious that the coaching team will assess the players to decide who would be available for the Chelsea match.