{"id":23263,"date":"2025-08-26T00:54:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T00:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/23263\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T00:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T00:54:08","slug":"arne-slot-delivers-update-on-whether-alexis-mac-allister-will-be-back-fit-for-liverpool-vs-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/23263\/","title":{"rendered":"Arne Slot delivers update on whether Alexis Mac Allister will be back fit for Liverpool vs Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Liverpool beat Newcastle United 3-2 on a night where the positives ultimately outweighed the negatives.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Reds barely deserved a point let alone three from the game, but squeezed past Newcastle thanks to an historic Rio Ngumoha winner.<\/p>\n

Up until Ngumoha struck in the 10th minute of injury time, it had been a night of real disappointment for Arne Slot<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On top of his team throwing away a two-goal lead against 10 men, Slot had been dealt a worrying injury blow.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the game news filtered through that Alexis Mac Allister had picked up a knock<\/a> and had been omitted from the matchday squad.<\/p>\n

With Liverpool<\/a> facing Arsenal in a huge Premier League<\/a> title clash on Sunday, Slot has delivered an update on whether he expects Mac Allister<\/a> to be back fit.<\/p>\n

\"Liverpool'sPhoto by Michael Steele\/Getty ImagesArne Slot hoping for Alexis Mac Allister return<\/p>\n

Liverpool fans were concerned about Mac Allister<\/a> having not spotted the Argentine come off the team coach in Newcastle on Sunday.<\/p>\n

And it turned out that their fears were very much correct, with Mac Allister missing out completely.<\/p>\n

Liverpool could have done with his grit and guile in the middle of the park, and will need it against Arsenal next weekend, too.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, speaking via journalist James Peace after the full-time whistle at St James\u2019 Park, Slot struck a hopeful tone that his No. 10 would return.<\/p>\n

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Slot on Mac Allister: “He had to leave the training pitch two days ago. He missed so much of pre-season. I am hoping things in improve in the next couple of days so he’s available for Sunday (v Arsenal).”<\/p>\n

\u2014 James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) August 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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\u201cHe had to leave the training pitch two days ago,\u201d said the Liverpool head coach<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe missed so much of pre-season. I am hoping things improve in the next couple of days so he\u2019s available for Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

How did Curtis Jones play vs Newcastle?<\/p>\n

Ultimately, with Dominik Szoboszlai shunted to right-back, it was Curtis Jones who replaced Mac Allister in the Liverpool midfield at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

On the whole, Jones did okay, but there is still a feeling that the Reds are much more open when he starts in the middle. Monday\u2019s game will not dampen those perceptions.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, Jones always backs himself, and if Mac Allister is not ready for Sunday, then he will be determined to make a difference,<\/p>\n

With an international break following the Arsenal match, Slot will be desperately hoping that Mac Allister is not having to travel to play for Argentina.<\/p>\n

If he\u2019s able to have a little break, hopefully he can be back to face Burnley. In the meantime, Jones may have to step up again. <\/p>\n