Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has delivered disappointing news to fans regarding his availability as he faces suspensions in both the Premier League and Champions League.
The Argentine star will miss Liverpool’s Champions League clash against Girona after receiving his third booking of the competition during the Reds’ 2-0 victory over Real Madrid. Mac Allister had previously been booked in matches against AC Milan and RB Leipzig.
Adding to his woes, Mac Allister is one booking away from a Premier League suspension. With four yellow cards in successive matches against Crystal Palace, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Brighton, he risks an automatic one-match ban if he receives another booking before Liverpool’s 19th league game.
Speaking about his situation, Mac Allister shared: “It’s frustrating, of course. I always try to play fair, but sometimes these things happen in football. The important thing is to stay focused and help the team as much as I can.”
Liverpool’s packed schedule includes critical matches against Manchester City, Newcastle United, and Everton in the coming weeks. Mac Allister must avoid further disciplinary issues to remain available during this pivotal stretch.
Manager Jürgen Klopp is also managing similar concerns for Ibrahima Konaté, who, like Mac Allister, is a booking away from suspension in both the Premier League and Champions League. Other key players, including Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai, are also approaching disciplinary thresholds, adding to Klopp’s challenges as Liverpool compete on multiple fronts.
Fans will hope Mac Allister can navigate this period without further setbacks, as his presence in midfield has been crucial to Liverpool’s strong start to the season.