Liverpool handed another worrying sign over Alexis Mac Allister as Argentina role starts to change - opinion

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Alexis Mac Allister has been struggling for both club and country so far this season.The Argentine was a big part of his country’s World Cup-winning campaign in 2022 and is ultimately the reason Liverpool bought him in the following year for £35 million from Brighton and Hove Albion.Since then, he has found success with the Reds, contributing consistently to Arne Slot’s Premier League-winning season with some intricate midfield play and goals for good measure.However, returning to competitive football this season, it seems that Mac Allister has been struggling with his time on the pitch.The 26-year-old has been struggling with his fitness, and it is clear to see that his national side, Argentina, has concerns about the player.Photo by Rich Storry/Getty ImagesAlexis Mac Allister’s fitness and performance concern for Liverpool after Argentina cameoDuring the World Cup qualifying game against Venezuela, the Liverpool star was subbed on to the pitch for the final 12 minutes of normal time in their 1-0 victory.There was not much he could do in those few minutes on the pitch, with his only high stats being his 92% pass accuracy and single accurate long ball.It is unusual for him to be in this position of coming off the bench for his team, as he was an important starter in their campaign for World Cup success.READ MORE: Liverpool fans are all saying the same thing about Alexis Mac Allister’s performance vs ChelseaWhat these dwindling minutes and lack of importance show for the Reds is that he is struggling for fitness and his performances are not good enough for him to start.Unfortunately, he is now in that position, given that he was considered one of the best midfield talents in world football, but he seems to be on a slight decline.🇦🇷🗣️ Alexis Mac Allister: "2026 World Cup winners? Spain, France, and Argentina are candidates.

You can add Brazil to that. They're making a comeback, and even though they might not be at their best right now, it's a team with great players, and now a great coach has arrived.… pic.twitter.com/PnKaCzRvEt— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) October 10, 2025 View Tweet What it seems like is his injuries have caught up with him, and they are nagging him, which in effect is hindering his performances on the pitch.As he is not starting regularly for his national side and he is rotated consistently for Liverpool, it may be that the star is not going to play the important role he once had for club or country.Alexis Mac Allister’s lack of importance could mean Liverpool lose himIt is too early to tell exactly what will happen with the midfielder, but the current signs are not good, and if this rotation and form continues, there is a possibility of losing him to another club.If his minutes further decrease, Mac Allister may think that he is better off joining another club elsewhere to try and get back to his best.There have been rumours, not concrete ones, about him potentially going to Real Madrid, and that would make some sense if he wanted to go to another top club.It would be a shame if Liverpool were to lose Mac Allister because, on his day, he is an amazing player who is integral to their success on and off the ball.However, the signs are there that he is becoming a less important part of the squad, and if he is struggling for fitness, this may continue to happen.