Arne Slot singles out one Liverpool player after welcoming his full squad back for pre-season

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Arne Slot now has his full Liverpool squad available for pre-season after they all returned back from holiday.

Slot is keeping four exit-linked players in training as the Liverpool manager prepares his side for the new season.

Alisson was the last to return to Merseyside following his extended break, with several Liverpool players having represented their nations at Euro 2024 and Copa America.

Slot has been busy getting his players into shape for the new campaign, with the manager enjoying a successful start on the pitch.

He guided his team to wins over Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United on the club’s pre-season tour of the USA.

Arne Slot singles out Alexis Mac Allister in Liverpool programme notes

Impressively, the victories were secured despite a handful of senior stars having not made the trip Stateside.

Midfield star Alexis Mac Allister did, however, join up with the Reds for the final leg of the tour, with the Argentine singled out by Slot in his first set of programme notes as Liverpool manager.

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“As I have said already, it was hugely important that we were able to keep everyone fit and healthy throughout pre-season, and we were boosted this week by the return of our remaining international players to the AXA Training Centre, following their commitments at the European Championship and Copa America during the summer,” Slot wrote ahead of the pre-season matches against Sevilla and Las Palmas.

“Speaking of which, I am sure you will join me in congratulating Alexis Mac Allister, who won the Copa America with Argentina, adding to his already impressive medal collection.”

What role will Alexis Mac Allister play under Arne Slot?

Mac Allister boasts a superb honours list for his country, having also helped them lift the 2022 World Cup.

But it remains to be seen exactly what Slot has in mind for the 25-year-old, who joined the Reds from Brighton last summer.

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He was a regular under Jurgen Klopp, making 46 appearances in all competitions, both as a central and defensive midfielder.

Mac Allister should be a starter under Slot, but Martin Zubimendi is wanted by Liverpool, which could change things.

The latter is likely to adopt the number six role should he join from Real Sociedad, which could potentially see Mac Allister pushed further up the pitch.

Dominik Szoboszlai could join the Argentine in midfield, but the likes of Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott and Ryan Gravenberch will all be eyeing a starting role.