Alexis Mac Allister decision made as Liverpool gets injury update before Man Utd

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Alexis Mac Allister is expected to start for Argentina in its friendly against Puerto Rico this week, despite concerns over his form and fitness over the last few months. Meanwhile, Mac Allister snubbed England as he named his favorites to win next summer's World Cup, naming Argentina, Brazil, Spain and France as the teams to beat in North America.

Mac Allister won the tournament in 2022 as Argentina overcame France via a penalty shoot-out after a pulsating final. Mac Allister won the World Cup in 2022 Spain, meanwhile, goes into the World Cup as the reigning European champion after winning Euro 2024, while France has contested the last two World Cup finals.

Mac Allister said that he included Brazil as one of his favorites due to the country's pedigree in the competition. "Spain, France, and Argentina are candidates," Mac Allister said.