“Liverpool Player Endures Vicious Tackle as Teammate Blasts Offender as an ‘Idiot'”

“Liverpool Star Suffers Brutal Challenge as Teammate Slams Offender as an ‘Idiot'”

Liverpool fans may have winced as one of their stars hit the turf following a dangerous tackle during Argentina’s international match on Tuesday night.

Alexis Mac Allister, who entered October’s fixtures fresh off a groin injury, managed to play nearly the full 90 minutes of Argentina’s victory over Peru. However, a late challenge in the 88th minute from Peruvian defender Carlos Zambrano gave Reds supporters an anxious moment.

Zambrano, booked by referee Wilmar Roldan for the reckless tackle, should arguably have seen red, as replays (via TyC Sports) showed him catching Mac Allister high with his studs up. Fortunately, the 25-year-old avoided serious injury.

Earlier in the match, the same defender drew Lionel Messi’s ire after a collision, prompting the Argentine captain to shout, “What are you doing, idiot?” (via TyC Sports).

Mac Allister’s Status for Liverpool’s Upcoming Fixture
Thankfully, it seems Mac Allister has emerged unscathed from Argentina’s World Cup qualifying matches. However, with another long journey back to Merseyside and Liverpool facing a packed schedule, Jürgen Klopp may consider resting him for Sunday’s clash against Southampton to manage his workload.

Additionally, with Mac Allister sitting on four yellow cards in the Premier League, a booking against Southampton would rule him out of the high-stakes showdown against Manchester City the following week.

For now, Liverpool fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the midfielder appears fit and ready to return to club duties.