Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has reassured fans about his fitness following an early exit in the match against Crystal Palace. The Argentine international played alongside the revitalized Ryan Gravenberch at Selhurst Park, helping the Reds secure a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to Diogo Jota's first-half goal.

Though Mac Allister had previously impressed by scoring in the Champions League against Bologna, he was substituted at halftime. Initially, there was speculation regarding the reason for his withdrawal, with doubts over whether it was for tactical adjustments or a potential injury. Liverpool's head coach, Arne Slot, later confirmed that the midfielder was experiencing groin pain during the game.

Slot expressed concern about Mac Allister's status for the upcoming international fixtures with Argentina, hinting that although the midfielder could have continued playing, it was prudent for him to sit out. However, Mac Allister quickly quelled fears on social media, describing his condition as “slight discomfort” and stating, “Great win for the team today, these are the moments that make us stronger! I felt a slight discomfort during the game, but nothing that will stop me. Now fully focused on what's ahead.”

This positive note indicates that Mac Allister is optimistic about joining the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia. Despite this, he will undergo further assessments to ensure there are no lingering issues.

On a less fortunate note, Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson Becker experienced a hamstring injury during the final minutes of the match, which led to a significant concern about his fitness. Alisson's frustrated reaction as he fell to the turf suggested he might face an extended period on the sidelines, with Slot indicating that it could be several weeks before the Brazilian returns. This raises doubts over his availability for crucial upcoming matches against rivals Chelsea and Arsenal.

In Alisson's absence, Vitezslav Jaros made his debut as he stepped in to take over goalkeeping duties, with regular backup Caoimhin Kelleher sidelined due to illness. Fortunately for Liverpool, Kelleher is expected to recover in time for the international break.

In addition to Mac Allister’s situation, the injury woes extend to summer signing Federico Chiesa, who missed the Palace encounter due to a knock, and young talent Harvey Elliott, who continues to recover from a foot fracture. Elliott has been excluded from the England Under-21 squad for this month’s fixtures and may not return until late October.

Despite the injury concerns, Liverpool's victory against Crystal Palace keeps them at the top of the Premier League table, maintaining a slim one-point lead over competitors Manchester City and Arsenal. With an impressive record of nine wins in ten matches across all competitions under Slot's management, fans remain hopeful for the team's prospects in the weeks ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates on injuries and team news as Liverpool looks to continue their strong performance this season!