Alexis Mac Allister plan for Manchester United to change as Liverpool await official statement

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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballAlexis Mac AllisterAlexis Mac Allister could be on international duty for longer than initially planned ahead of Liverpool's visit from Manchester UnitedAlexis Mac Allister is faced with the prospect of returning to Liverpool later than planned before next week's visit from Manchester United. It comes as Argentina's match with Puerto Rico looks set to be moved back a day.World champions Argentina were slated to meet Puerto Rico on Monday, October 13 at Chicago's Soldier Field Stadium.However, reports have emerged claiming the game will be pushed back a day and moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the home of Inter Miami star, and Argentina captain, Lionel Messi.It means Reds star Mac Allister could be heading back to Merseyside later than initially anticipated.That gives the midfielder less time to prepare for the visit of United on Sunday, October 19 as Arne Slot aims to end a run of three successive defeats.Chicago Park District spokesman Luca Serra confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday (September 17) that the Puerto Rico match won't be played in Chicago."Yes, confirming that the Argentina against Puerto Rico match has been cancelled in Chicago", Serra said.

"The promoter made the decision this morning due to low ticket sales."No official statement has been released by the promoter.An Argentine Football Association executive confirmed the move earlier to the AP and said it was because of the situation in Chicago, where United States President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell protests against the immigration crackdown.The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the relocation had not been publicly announced.More than 1,000 immigrants have been arrested since an immigration crackdown started last month in the Chicago area.The Trump administration vowed to deploy National Guard troops in its agenda to boost deportations.Argentina will play Venezuela in another friendly on Friday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Messi was called up to play in both games, which are part of Argentina's preparations for next year's World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada from June 11 to July 19.Mac Allister, meanwhile, has had a tough start to the season.One of the stars of last season's title win, the 26-year-old has struggled with his fitness and, while he has started six of Liverpool's seven Premier League fixtures so far this season, he has failed to complete any of them.