Liverpool dealt worrying injury update ahead of Burnley clash…

Liverpool has provided a concerning injury update ahead of the upcoming match against Burnley.

Mac Allister’s fitness issues intensify as the Ecuador match approaches.

A challenging start for the Argentine midfielder.

Alexis Mac Allister has been experiencing a frustrating period, with his fitness raising concerns at both club and international levels.

The Liverpool midfielder was unable to participate in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup qualifying win over Venezuela due to significant travel delays that affected his preparation.

He was supposed to fly from Amsterdam to Buenos Aires, but a technical problem forced him to take a detour through Paris, resulting in his late arrival on Tuesday evening.

For a player who is still trying to regain his full form, this disruption was far from ideal.

His late arrival only added to the challenges of a season already marred by ongoing fitness issues.

Frustrations for Liverpool continue.

Mac Allister has had difficulty finding his rhythm since missing the final matches of last season due to injury.

Although he returned to training in late July, he had limited appearances during pre-season and appeared to lack match sharpness in Liverpool’s initial games.

He had to withdraw from training prior to the 3-2 victory over Newcastle and was substituted after an hour in the match against Arsenal, highlighting the ongoing problems.

Argentina takes a risk.

Argentina’s head coach, Lionel Scaloni, seems prepared to take a chance on Mac Allister despite his current condition.

Reports from ESPN Argentina indicate that the midfielder is anticipated to start against Ecuador.

Scaloni acknowledged: “Concerning Mac Allister’s participation, the coach recognized that the midfielder is not at 100 percent, but suggested that he will be among the starters because ‘he is fine.’”

For Liverpool, the idea of their World Cup-winning midfielder being pushed to play through fitness issues so soon after his injury is concerning.

With Argentina already qualified for next summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this decision appears to be unnecessarily risky.

Long-term consequences

Liverpool made a significant investment in Mac Allister as part of their midfield overhaul, and his versatility has already positioned him as a key player in Arne Slot’s strategy.

Any additional setbacks could hinder both his season and the club’s goals.

Fans will be hopeful that prudent management is exercised, allowing the midfielder the necessary time to regain complete fitness instead of being hurried back too soon.