Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister Faces Minor Injury After Burnley Win

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has provided updates on Alexis Mac Allister's fitness following the Reds' 1-0 win over Burnley, confirming that the midfielder's substitution was primarily due to fitness concerns rather than a serious injury. Mac Allister missed significant pre-season time, limiting his capacity to play three full matches per week. Slot explained that he had planned to substitute Mac Allister around 60 minutes to manage his workload ahead of upcoming fixtures, including the Champions League opener against Atlético Madrid. The midfielder sustained a tough tackle during the game but was able to continue briefly before being withdrawn as a precaution. Additionally, Slot addressed the early substitution of Milos Kerkez due to a yellow card and tactical considerations. Other Liverpool players returned from international duty fit, except Curtis Jones, who suffered an injury in a recent match and will miss the Burnley game.