Liverpool’s number 10, Alexis Mac Allister, has returned to Argentina’s training camp as they prepare for their upcoming World Cup qualifying match against Bolivia.
This follows a brief spell where the midfielder was feeling unwell after Liverpool’s recent fixture against Crystal Palace, leading to his substitution at halftime by Arne Slot, who brought on Dominik Szoboszlai in his place.
In Argentina’s previous 1-1 draw with Venezuela, Mac Allister did not feature due to concerns over a groin injury. Despite this setback, fans can now be relieved as the 25-year-old has rejoined training and is expected to be available for Argentina’s tenth match in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
This is crucial for Argentina, who currently sit atop the standings with 19 points, three points ahead of Luis Diaz’s Colombia.
Although Mac Allister has only scored once in the campaign so far, it was a memorable goal in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Chile, where he converted from an assist by Atlético Madrid’s latest signing, Julián Álvarez. His return to full fitness will be a significant boost for Argentina as they aim to extend their lead in the qualifiers.
Since joining Liverpool in the summer of 2024 for a fee of £35 million from Brighton, Mac Allister has quickly established himself as a key player for the Reds.
He has started nearly every match for the club, and his debut season was marked by an impressive contribution of seven goals and seven assists. His performances have made him an integral part of Liverpool’s squad under new manager Arne Slot, following the departure of Jurgen Klopp.
This season, Mac Allister has continued to be a consistent presence for Liverpool, starting in all but one match. He missed only the EFL Cup match against West Ham, where Liverpool cruised to a 5-1 victory. The Reds will next face Brighton in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on 30 October, which promises to be a crucial match in their season.
Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures after the international break also include a challenging Premier League clash against Chelsea on 20 October at Anfield.
Despite a recent setback in the form of a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Liverpool currently leads the Premier League standings with 18 points, having secured six wins in their first seven matches.
Mac Allister’s return to fitness is also timely for Argentina as they look to secure another three points in their World Cup qualification campaign. With his presence back in the squad, Argentina will aim to maintain their lead at the top of the table as they prepare for their next match.
