Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has confessed his dissatisfaction with the start of his season, but is optimistic that a successful international break with Argentina can reignite his campaign. The 26-year-old netted twice in the first half for the world champions as they hit six against Puerto Rico on Tuesday. Mac Allister played the entire match in the international friendly, marking his first full 90-minute game since Liverpool's win over Leicester City in April.

His previous season was cut short due to injury, and despite hopes of a pre-season return to fitness, he didn't make a comeback until late July. As a result, he has been playing catch-up with manager Arne Slot carefully managing his minutes. However, the Argentine hasn't been at his peak and has occasionally appeared unfit as Slot's revamped Reds team continues to come together.

So far this season, Mac Allister has made nine appearances, starting six times in the Premier League. However, he has only managed to play beyond the 65-minute mark on two occasions.

Mac Allister acknowledges his campaign has not begun in the most promising fashion, but he is hopeful of building...