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Alexis Mac Allister, a key Liverpool midfielder and instrumental figure in their Premier League title-winning 2024-25 campaign, has been absent from Liverpool's recent pre-season training sessions as the club prepares for their Asia tour. Mac Allister played 49 matches last season, scoring 7 goals and providing 6 assists, which earned him a nomination for the PFA Players’ Player of the Year alongside teammate Mo Salah.

However, Mac Allister finished the previous season on the treatment table with a minor injury. He also missed Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers in June, suggesting ongoing recovery issues. Liverpool's head coach Arne Slot stated that Mac Allister needed rest to fully recover and be ready for the next season. Slot highlighted the midfielder’s strong mentality of rarely giving up during matches despite injury concerns but emphasized the importance of avoiding unnecessary risks with his fitness.

Mac Allister has consequently been excluded from the 28-man squad involved in Liverpool’s pre-season training, signaling the club's cautious approach to his fitness ahead of the new campaign. The decision aligns with Slot's comments in May that Mac Allister would not play in the final game of the 2024-25 season to ensure he gets the necessary rest. Apart from Mac Allister, the squad returns with few fitness issues, giving Liverpool a strong group for the upcoming season.

In summary, Mac Allister's current absence from training and the pre-season tour is a precautionary measure due to his need for rest and recovery from a lingering injury rather than a major fitness concern. Liverpool aim to have him fully fit and ready for the start of the new season.

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