Alexis Mac Allister fitness for Manchester United in doubt after Argentina decision

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Alexis Mac Allister’s fitness for Manchester United's upcoming match is uncertain following a change in Argentina's friendly match schedule. The Argentine national team moved their game against Puerto Rico from Monday in Chicago to Tuesday night in Miami. This adjustment reduces Mac Allister’s recovery time before the Liverpool vs. Manchester United clash.

The 26-year-old midfielder has been carefully managed due to ongoing fitness concerns, with Liverpool’s coaching staff cautious about his workload. Since the end of last season, Mac Allister has not yet played a full 90 minutes in the current campaign, reflecting efforts to avoid overexertion amidst a congested early-season schedule. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has acknowledged disruptions to Mac Allister’s preseason and ongoing fitness management.

Paul Scholes has also expressed criticism regarding Mac Allister’s recent performances, suggesting the player is not yet at peak fitness. Originally, the friendly was scheduled for Monday (early Tuesday UK time), which would have allowed Mac Allister approximately five days to recover and train before facing Manchester United at Anfield. With the rescheduling to Tuesday night, the midfielder is unlikely to resume training until Thursday, intensifying doubts over his readiness for the important Premier League fixture.

The last-minute change in venue to Chase Stadium, home of Inter Miami, and the altered timing place added strain on Mac Allister's recovery planning, making Liverpool’s coaching staff concerned about his availability or impact for the high-profile match against Manchester United.