Report suggests possible reason why Alexis Mac Allister trained individually ahead of Liverpool’s Sunday clash.
Alexis Mac Allister’s absence from Liverpool’s team training on Wednesday may have initially sparked fears among fans that the midfielder had picked up an injury. However, a new report has eased those concerns.
Arne Slot’s squad trained at the AXA Training Centre as they continue preparations for Sunday’s Premier League clash against West Ham, aiming to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat to Fulham.
While Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez were both absent as they continue to recover from ankle and hamstring injuries respectively, Alisson Becker was back in action after missing the last two games due to concussion protocols stemming from a blow sustained on international duty in March.
So why wasn’t Mac Allister training with the squad?
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Argentine international wasn’t seen with the main group during Wednesday’s session. However, it’s understood that there are “no major concerns” about his fitness.
Instead, the 26-year-old was completing an individual training programme indoors. With no midweek fixtures remaining this season and matches now exclusively on Sundays, players have more flexibility to follow personalised training routines based on their specific needs.
Mac Allister likely benefiting from the schedule
While fans may be disappointed that Liverpool are no longer in the Champions League or FA Cup—which would have required a more intense fixture schedule—one silver lining is the increased recovery time between games.
This is particularly beneficial for someone like Mac Allister, who’s been a consistent presence in the team. Since early December, he’s started all but one Premier League game and has played nearly every match since the club’s cup exit against Plymouth Argyle.
Having logged over 3,260 minutes this season—more than all but three players in the squad—and made a long-haul trip for international duty in March, the added rest could be just what he needs to stay sharp.
The hope is that Mac Allister will be fully fit and firing for Sunday’s match at Anfield, as Liverpool look to regain momentum and strengthen their title push.
