Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister will miss the upcoming Merseyside derby against Everton, as well as the club’s Champions League match against Girona, due to a suspension. The Argentina international received his fifth yellow card of the Premier League season during Liverpool’s dramatic 3-3 draw with Newcastle United at St James’ Park. This booking, which came in the 20th minute of the match, triggered a one-match suspension under Premier League rules, which state that any player who accumulates five yellow cards before their club’s 19th match must serve a ban.
Mac Allister’s absence will be felt as Liverpool prepares for the Merseyside derby, a highly anticipated fixture against their city rivals. This will be a significant game, especially for Liverpool’s new manager Arne Slot, who will be in charge of his first derby match. In addition, this derby is notable as it will be the last one held at Everton’s current Godison Park before the club moves to its new stadium.
Moreover, Mac Allister’s suspension also extends to Liverpool’s Champions League fixture against Girona next week, as he has accumulated three yellow cards in the competition so far. The team will need to adapt without the influential midfielder for these two crucial matches.