It’s over for us, Manchester City will win the league” – A crushing blow as Arne Slot confirms Liverpool’s key player has suffered a severe ankle injury during last night’s international game, delivering a huge setback to the team.

Liverpool’s number 10, Alexis Mac Allister, has rejoined the Argentina national team training camp ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Bolivia. After feeling unwell during Liverpool’s match against Crystal Palace, he was substituted at halftime by Arne Slot, who brought in Dominik Szoboszlai. Now recovered from his discomfort, Mac Allister is ready to participate in training and should be available for Argentina’s next qualifier.

He missed Argentina’s previous 1-1 draw with Venezuela due to a groin injury and did not come off the bench for that match. His recovery is encouraging news for both Argentina and Liverpool supporters, as he aims to regain full fitness and support his country’s World Cup qualification efforts. Argentina currently leads the South American qualifiers with 19 points, three points ahead of Colombia, which features his Liverpool teammate Luis Diaz.

In the World Cup qualification campaign so far, Mac Allister has scored only one goal, during a 3-0 win over Chile, assisted by Atlético Madrid’s rising star, Julián Álvarez. Despite his limited goal output this campaign, he remains a key player for the national team, and his return from injury will significantly benefit Argentina as they strive to keep their lead.

Mac Allister’s transfer to Liverpool in the summer of 2024 has been a highlight of his career. Acquired from Brighton for £35 million, the 25-year-old has become a vital part of the squad. Under new manager Arne Slot, he has made a notable impact in his first season, contributing seven goals and seven assists, helping Liverpool secure a strong position in the Premier League.

This season, he has started all but one match, missing only the EFL Cup’s 5-1 win against West Ham. Following the international break, Liverpool faces a challenging schedule, beginning with a match against Chelsea at Anfield on October 20. Currently, Liverpool leads the Premier League with 18 points from seven matches, despite a recent narrow loss to Nottingham Forest.

With Mac Allister back on the field, he will be eager to support both Argentina and Liverpool as they aim to maintain their strong performances in upcoming fixtures.