Alexis Mac Allister OUT of Merseyside Derby
Alexis Mac Allister will NOT be playing in the weekend's Merseyside Derby against Everton at Goodison Park.
The Liverpool midfielder has now reached a total of FIVE Premier League bookings this season and incurs a one-match ban.
He bumped Fabian Schar over in the 20th minute of the Reds' game against Newcastle at St. James' Park, leading to a harsh booking from matchday official Andy Madley.
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Mac Allister's double suspension blow
Mac Allister, 25, has previously been booked in the league this season against Crystal Palace, Arsenal, Chelsea and former club Brighton.
The World Cup winner is also serving a Champions League suspension having picked up two yellow cards in the group phase.
He will play NO part in Tuesday's fixture against Girona.
Liverpool injury CRISIS
It adds to Liverpool's selection difficulties amid a very tough-looking December schedule.
The Premier League and Champions League leaders face a run of NINE matches in total across the month as they attempt to build a challenge in Europe as well as the domestic campaign.
They do so without several key first-team stars such as Alisson Becker, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Kostas Tsimikas, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa.
Furthermore, right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold was only on the bench for the game against the Magpies in the north east.
Everton up next
Next up for Liverpool is Everton in the Premier League's lunchtime fixture at Goodison Park.
While the near neighbours are looking like relegation contenders, the Reds will be facing Sean Dyche's side potentially without several key players - Alexis included.
Arne Slot has got options in midfield, including Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenberch - who both started at Newcastle - as well as Dominik Szonbozlai, Harvey Elliott, Wataru Endo and Tyler Morton.
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