Liverpool’s midfield plans for the blockbuster clash with Manchester United have been thrown into chaos after Argentina made a late decision to reschedule Alexis Mac Allister’s friendly against Puerto Rico.
Originally set for Monday in Chicago, the match will now take place a day later in Miami, according to TyC Sports — a change that leaves Arne Slot sweating over his No.10’s fitness and recovery time before Sunday’s showdown at Anfield.
Mac Allister, who has been carefully managed due to lingering fitness issues, is yet to complete a full 90 minutes this season. The fixture switch means he won’t return to Liverpool training until Thursday, giving him little time to prepare for one of the Reds’ biggest tests of the campaign.
Reports from Argentina suggest the decision was made for “organisational reasons” and ticket sales, but local media also point to ongoing protests in Chicago as a factor, with authorities unable to ensure safety around the event.
With seven games packed into 22 days after the international break, Slot may now be forced to turn to Curtis Jones or Florian Wirtz if Mac Allister isn’t ready.
The timing couldn’t be worse — and Liverpool fans will be hoping their World Cup winner can recover quickly before the battle with United begins.
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