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Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will miss the team's final Premier League fixture this season due to a fitness precaution. The player, who recently won April's Player of the Month award, will focus on recovering fully for the next season. Manager Arne Slot emphasized the importance of allowing Mac Allister to rest and avoid potential risks. Despite the absence, Liverpool has already celebrated winning the Premier League title and set a historic record of scoring in every away match this season.

Key Points: Mac Allister Rests as Liverpool Clinch Premier League Title

  • Mac Allister wins April Premier League Player of the Month
  • Liverpool secures historic away goal record
  • Slot confirms midfielder's season-end rest
  • Team prepares for 2025-26 season start
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Alexis Mac Allister ruled out of Liverpool's final Premier League fixture

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister sidelined for final match, focusing on recovery after winning Player of the Month award

"He needs rest at this moment in time to recover completely - Arne Slot, Liverpool Manager"

Brighton and Hove, May 20

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has said that Alexis Mac Allister will not feature in club's final game of the season this weekend due to injury.

The midfielder was absent from the champions’ squad for the Premier League fixture at Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night, while he was restricted to substitute appearances in the recent encounters with Chelsea and Arsenal.

Slot detailed in his post-match press conference at Amex Stadium how Mac Allister is being afforded rest to overcome a fitness issue in order to be ready for the start of 2025-26 and, therefore, will not figure against Crystal Palace on Sunday.

"Alexis will not play for us this season anymore. He needs rest at this moment in time to recover completely and to be ready for the start of next season, but it will be no problem for him to be back next season.

"I think he played throughout the last part of the season with the Argentinian mentality he has. Never gives up, no matter what he feels, but it is not smart to play a player that has, not a big injury but something to take a risk with," said Liverpool.

Earlier, Mac Allister was named Premier League Player of the Month for April, winning the award for the first time.

He scored twice and registered one assist in five matches for Liverpool last month, helping the club seal their second Premier League title.

Liverpool's final away game of the 2024-25 season ended in a 3-2 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion on Monday night.

During the match, Liverpool achieved a first in club history as Arne Slot’s team are now the only Reds side ever to have scored in every one of their away games across a single league campaign.

A run that started on the opening day of 2024-25 with a 2-0 win at Ipswich Town was completed at Amex Stadium with the champions’ final fixture on the road this season, where Harvey Elliott was the player to provide the record-setting strike.

Along the way, Slot’s men totalled 44 goals from their 19 away matches in the Premier League.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Smart decision by Slot! Mac Allister has been brilliant this season and we need him fully fit for next season. As an Indian Liverpool fan, I'm proud of how he adapted to Premier League football so quickly. That Argentine fighting spirit is amazing to watch! 🔴
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Priya M.
Disappointed we won't see Mac Allister in the final match, but health comes first. His April performances were world class! Indian footballers should learn from his work ethic and technical skills. Hope to see him back stronger next season.
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Amit S.
Liverpool may have lost to Brighton but what a season they've had! 44 away goals is incredible. Mac Allister was a key part of that success. As an Indian football fan, I appreciate how EPL teams manage player fitness - something ISL clubs should implement better.
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Sunita R.
While I understand the need to rest players, it's a bit unfair to fans who bought tickets for the final match hoping to see stars like Mac Allister. Clubs should balance player welfare with fan expectations better. Still, YNWA! ❤️
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Vikram J.
Mac Allister's journey from Brighton to Liverpool champion is inspiring! Shows how hard work pays off. Indian football needs to develop such complete midfielders. His Player of the Month award was well deserved - that goal against Man Utd was pure class!

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