Alexis Mac Allister Sends Encouraging Update Ahead of Atletico Clash ⚽🔥
The Argentine midfielder was taken off at half-time during the Reds’ narrow 1-0 victory over Burnley after a tough challenge from Lesley Ugochukwu, an incident many felt deserved a red card. Manager Arne Slot opted for caution, choosing not to risk the 26-year-old any further.
With Liverpool set to kick off their European campaign at Anfield just days later, concerns quickly grew over Mac Allister’s availability. However, his latest Instagram post has given supporters reason to smile.
After Sunday’s win, he shared: “A hard-fought away win, good work by the team. Time to recover my ankle and think about a new Champions League campaign.”
That short message strongly suggests the midfielder is targeting a return against Diego Simeone’s side, showing no major after-effects from the weekend’s knock.
Mac Allister has already had his fair share of fitness issues this season, missing the Newcastle clash in August with a muscle problem. Slot had also hinted he planned to limit his minutes at Turf Moor due to the demanding schedule — seven matches in just 21 days.
Even so, Liverpool could badly use his partnership with Ryan Gravenberch in midfield when they take on Atletico’s relentless press. While he may not complete the full 90 minutes, all signs point to Mac Allister being fit enough to feature in Wednesday night’s high-stakes encounter at Anfield.
