Arne Slot and Liverpool experienced a minor injury concern when it was revealed that one Reds player missed a national team training session.
Most of our first-team players are currently on international duty, including Alexis Mac Allister, who joined up with Argentina.
Late on Tuesday night, journalist Gaston Edul reported on X that the 25-year-old did not participate in training with the world champions as they prepare for their matches against Chile and Colombia.
Edul’s post (translated from Spanish) read: “Alexis Mac Allister missed training due to muscle strain, but it is expected that he will be fit for the match against Chile and play.”
So far, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has enjoyed the advantage of nearly having a fully-fit squad, with Curtis Jones being the sole absentee at the season’s start.
However, the upcoming international break and the increased fixture load over the next six weeks may test the team’s depth.
Given the physical demands on elite footballers today, muscle injuries have become more common. Even if Mac Allister recovers in time for Argentina’s matches, there will be a tense wait to ensure he returns to Merseyside in top condition for Liverpool’s next game against Nottingham Forest in ten days.
The South American trio of Mac Allister, Luis Diaz, and Alisson Becker—along with Japan’s Wataru Endo—will accumulate considerable travel mileage this autumn, with additional international breaks in October and November.
Darwin Nunez would also have been making frequent trips across the Atlantic if not for his recent ban following the Copa America in July.
Slot will be closely monitoring every match involving Liverpool players over the coming days, hoping that none return with injuries that could impact their participation at the club in the weeks and months ahead.
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