Liverpool and manager Arne Slot have received a significant boost ahead of their upcoming match against Chelsea on Sunday, as Alexis Mac Allister is expected to start despite an injury scare last week.
The Argentina international, who has been a regular starter for Liverpool in every Premier League game this season, was substituted at halftime in their 1-0 win over Crystal Palace before the international break.
His injury’s severity was unclear as he joined the Argentina squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia.
Mac Allister missed the 1-1 draw with Venezuela due to his muscle injury but returned to action on Tuesday, playing 66 minutes in the match against Bolivia, according to the Liverpool Echo.
This development is a significant boost for Slot as the Argentine midfielder is now expected to start in Liverpool’s clash with Chelsea at Anfield.
Slot’s midfield trio of Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch has been consistent throughout the season, and the same combination is expected to feature against Chelsea.
While Szoboszlai has been the standout performer so far, Mac Allister’s influence, despite contributing just one goal, is arguably the most crucial.
The World Cup winner’s impact will be pivotal as Liverpool aims to stay at the top of the Premier League.
