Arne Slot may face concern over a Liverpool star following Monday’s official announcement

Liverpool’s early-season optimism could be disrupted by the first of three autumn international breaks, arriving just as Arne Slot’s side have begun their Premier League campaign.

In a fortnight, the majority of the squad will disperse across Europe and beyond for national team duty, with many eyeing a place at next summer’s World Cup in the USA, where holders Argentina aim to defend their crown.

Among those called up is Alexis Mac Allister, who has been named in Lionel Scaloni’s provisional squad for qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador. The Liverpool midfielder missed Argentina’s June fixtures due to an injury sustained late in the Reds’ title-winning campaign, which also limited his involvement during pre-season. After only recently returning to the starting XI in the win over Bournemouth, his workload will be closely watched.

For Slot, the international break presents a familiar managerial worry—injuries. With Argentina already qualified for the tournament, there may be hope that Scaloni rotates his midfield, sparing Mac Allister unnecessary risk. The Reds will certainly prefer to see their No.10 eased back rather than overworked.

With Ryan Gravenberch finally available for the upcoming clash at Newcastle, Slot will be keen to keep his midfield duo intact. The hope across Anfield is simple: that Mac Allister—and the rest of Liverpool’s internationals—return from duty fit and ready for the challenges ahead.