Overview

• Lionel Scaloni acknowledged Mac Allister was not fully fit yet started him in a 1-0 loss to Ecuador, where he played the entire match.
• It was his first full game since April as Liverpool have limited him to 133 of 270 Premier League minutes following an end-of-season injury.
• South American outlets were critical of his display, with BolaVIP saying he looked physically diminished and Diario Olé judging he failed to influence the game.
• Event data via FotMob recorded strong defensive output with four tackles, eight recoveries and seven duels won.
• Liverpool’s medical staff remain in contact with Argentina’s doctors but cannot block call-ups, and Arne Slot is weighing his selection for Burnley and the upcoming Atlético tie as the player returns to training late this week.