Alexis Mac Allister has shared a heartfelt note with Liverpool supporters following the draw against Newcastle. The Argentine ace conveyed his 'sadness' upon confirmation of his suspension for the Merseyside derby this weekend.
The Reds had to be content with a single point after a thrilling 3-3 draw against Newcastle on Wednesday evening. Mohamed Salah netted twice and Curtis Jones found the back of the net as well, yet Liverpool couldn't clinch the victory, with Fabian Schar's late strike ensuring parity for the hosts at St James' Park.
Despite the result, Arne Slot's squad stays at the summit of the Premier League standings, maintaining a seven-point advantage over Arsenal, who triumphed over Manchester United that same night.
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Next up for Liverpool is a highly anticipated Merseyside Derby against Everton, potentially the last one at Goodison Park before the Toffees relocate to their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Mac Allister was on the pitch for the entirety of Liverpool's clash with Newcastle but received a caution for a challenge in the opening half. This yellow card marked his fifth of the campaign, triggering a one-match ban and ruling him out of the forthcoming derby at Goodison.
Post-match, Mac Allister took to social media to express why he is "sad" to miss such a significant match this weekend. "Sometimes it's not meant to be, but the fight continues," Mac Allister posted on Instagram.
"So sad to be suspended for the Merseyside Derby, a huge game, for a yellow that I don't think I deserved. Time to support the boys from outside, come on Liverpool."
Slot now faces a decision over his team selection at Goodison, with Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai expected to join Ryan Gravenberch in midfield. Luis Diaz and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who both started on the bench at Newcastle will expect to return to the starting line-up.