Liverpool supporters have expressed growing concern over Arne Slot’s team selection ahead of tonight’s crucial UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg tie against Galatasaray at Anfield.
Trailing 1-0 on aggregate after a narrow defeat in Istanbul, the Reds must produce a turnaround to advance to the quarter-finals—but one name in the starting XI has sparked widespread unease among the fanbase.
Alexis Mac Allister has been named in central midfield alongside Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai, with Florian Wirtz, Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike leading the attack.
The Argentine’s inclusion has become the focal point of frustration on social media, with many fans questioning why Slot continues to trust him in big games despite a perceived dip in form and recent underwhelming displays.
Fan reactions flooded in immediately after the team news:
Nwom: “Mac Allister is Slot’s second son after Gakpo”
Presido: “This Slot will never learn. Nevertheless, trust Anfield.”
Lucas Allen: “How tf is Macca still starting ahahahhahaha”
Maff: “Mac-Allister again? “
Omotee: “Macallister??”