Arne Slot would have been hoping his entire squad returned to Merseyside unscathed after the international break, but that may not be the case for Alexis Mac Allister.<\/p>\n
According to *TyC Sports*, the incident involved Peruvian player Carlos Zambrano, who delivered a heavy challenge on Mac Allister.<\/p>\n
The report described it as \u201ca tremendous kick\u201d that seemed leniently punished given the clear force shown in replays, which highlight a harsh tackle targeting the midfielder\u2019s left ankle.<\/p>\n
Footage shared on the site underscores the intensity of the challenge, making for uncomfortable viewing. Although the 25-year-old was able to walk off the pitch unassisted, he was substituted shortly after.<\/p>\n
Many will now be hoping Mac Allister recovers in time to feature against Southampton, with his fitness likely to be assessed before Liverpool\u2019s next match.<\/p>\n
With Virgil van Dijk returning early from the Netherlands camp due to fitness concerns, it\u2019s been far from an ideal international break for Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Adding to the worries, Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez was substituted at halftime during Uruguay\u2019s most recent match, highlighting why these international breaks are often a source of frustration for fans and coaches.<\/p>\n
South American players, in particular, face added strain due to long travel distances and late-week fixtures, often limiting their availability for matches immediately following the break compared to their European counterparts.<\/p>\n
With potential fitness issues affecting two key first-team players, it\u2019s likely that the head coach will need to make rotations for the upcoming game at St. Mary\u2019s.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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