Arne Slot issues Alexis Mac Allister injury update after Liverpool midfielder replaced vs Wolves
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexis Mac AllisterThe 27-year-old hobbled off the pitch following a crunching tackle from Hwang Hee-chan at Molineux, and Slot was asked for the latest in his post-match press conferenceArne Slot was asked for an injury update on Alexis Mac Allister after the FA Cup victory over WolvesArne Slot has provided a positive injury update on Alexis Mac Allister, after the midfielder was withdrawn in the latter stages of Liverpool’s FA Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.Mac Allister was on the receiving end of a robust challenge from Hwang Hee-chan, which ended his participation in the fifth-round tie. The Argentinian appeared to jar his knee and required prolonged on-field treatment before he was replaced by Trey Nyoni.Mac Allister managed to walk off and took his place on the substitutes’ bench, easing worries that he had sustained a serious problem.
That concern was further alleviated by Slot’s post-match comments.READ MORE: Arne Slot praises 'special' Rio Ngumoha and explains what changed for Liverpool wingerREAD MORE: Andy Robertson makes comment on Milos Kerkez that sums up how he feelsAsked if Mac Allister was okay, the Liverpool head coach replied: “I think so, yes.”That will be a huge relief for Slot given Mac Allister’s importance to the team. The former Brighton & Hove Albion man has missed just two games all season and will likely start against Galatasaray on Tuesday if he is fully fit.The 27-year-old helped the Reds progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals courtesy of a 3-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.Robertson helped guide Liverpool to FA Cup victory(Image: (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images))After a slow first half, Andy Robertson handed Liverpool the lead via a powerful strike from outside the box.The left-back also set up the Reds’ second when his incisive run and cross picked out Mohamed Salah at the back post for a simple tap-in.Curtis Jones made it three in the 74th minute when he curled in a left-foot shot from outside the area.
Hwang pulled one back for Wolves in injury-time, with the tie already settled.Salah has been back among the goals of late(Image: 2026 Liverpool FC)For Salah, he has now scored in consecutive matches, and despite another underwhelming performance, Slot said he hopes his return to goalscoring form can help instill greater confidence.“It's always pleasing if we score, but I think it's also important for attackers to score because if they don't score over a long time, they're maybe starting to force it or going to do different things,” said the Dutchman, when asked about Salah.“So, the more they score, the less they are going to force it and that's why it's important for our attackers either to score or be part of the lead-up to a goal. Like I just said, Cody [Gakpo] twice played a very good role in the first two goals we scored.”Liverpool will now keep an eye on the remaining fifth-round ties, with Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea in action this weekend.