Arne Slot and Ruben Amorim will meet for the third time when the October international break draws to a close next week.
Indeed, in eight days’ time, Manchester United travel to Anfield to lock horns with their arch-rivals for the first time this season.
There is a chance Slot may have to navigate the clash without one of his most trusted and impactful lieutenants, too.
Why Alexis Mac Allister could miss the visit of United
Alexis Mac Allister is currently away on international duty with reigning world champions Argentina, who’ve seen their fixture list rescheduled to an untimely date.
As per Argentine TyC Sports, relayed by Empire of the Kop, Lionel Scaloni’s men were due to face Puerto Rico in a friendly on Monday in Chicago. However, this has now been moved to Tuesday night in Miami.
Assuming Mac Allister is back on Merseyside by Thursday, he’ll have only three days to fully prepare for the visit of the Red Devils that weekend.
The highly-rated midfielder has started six of Liverpool’s seven Premier League matches played this campaign, missing out entirely against Newcastle United with a muscle injury.
Mac Allister enduring a slightly troubled start to 2025/2026
However, niggling fitness concerns have prevented him from playing a full 90 minutes thus far, with Slot opting to withdraw Mac Allister from the action in each of his outings.
Even still, you’d imagine the World Cup winner would almost certainly be given the nod against United if he were deemed fit to feature, so Slot will be monitoring his situation carefully towards the end of the week.
In the event Mac Allister were ruled out, the Dutch coach may call upon Curtis Jones or the struggling Florian Wirtz to deputise.
Liverpool are on the back of three consecutive defeats at the hands of Crystal Palace, Galatasaray and Chelsea.
