In a dramatic twist for Liverpool fans, midfielder Alexis Mac Allister missed the recent nail-biting 3-2 victory over Newcastle United due to a minor injury, but the good news is—he's expected back soon!

Head coach Arne Slot had to adapt his lineup, deploying Dominik Szoboszlai at right-back and Curtis Jones in the midfield alongside Ryan Gravenberch while Mac Allister was sidelined. The game took an exhilarating turn when Rio Ngumoha netted a last-minute winner, giving Liverpool a thrilling victory.

"We are keeping our fingers crossed that he will be available for the massive showdown against Arsenal at Anfield next weekend," Slot stated during his post-match interview.

Mac Allister's injury stemmed from an early retreat from training just two days before the match, a setback compounded by his lack of a full pre-season. Slot admitted, "He missed so much time preparing for the season, and with the intensity of our recent matches, I didn’t want to risk him. It's about finding the right balance with players who have been out for so long."

As Liverpool gears up for their clash against the Gunners, the pressure is on to secure a solid squad. Slot hinted at ongoing transfer talks, particularly around Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, but remained tight-lipped about any potential deals, stating, "This isn't the time or place to discuss transfers. Let's focus on the game and the positive performance of players like Hugo Ekitike, who has scored for the third consecutive match."

Reflecting on the match, Slot expressed relief, highlighting the tension of being up 2-0 against ten men only for Newcastle to fight back to 2-2. "Their fans were incredible; you could feel the atmosphere. But scoring during our best attacking move to clinch the win made it even sweeter. It was a vital three points for us."

As the Reds prepare for what could be a season-defining match against Arsenal, all eyes will be on Mac Allister’s recovery in the coming days.