Alexis Mac Allister has addressed the ongoing issue of Liverpool’s kick-off times after Jurgen Klopp’s latest comments.

It’s been another week of the Anfield boss bringing up how little time he has to prepare for Premier League fixtures, with Steve Nicol taking a jab at Klopp over his newest complaints.

And Mac Allister has now been brought into the conversation after being asked about it in a recent interview with Liverpool’s official website after the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Manchester.

The 24-year-old was one of a handful of Liverpool players who returned late to Kirkby after the international break due to his involvement in South America qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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And Mac Allister seemingly backed Klopp over his newest assault on the problem, with the midfielder admitting that yesterday’s clash was tough after the long trip back to England.

Mac Allister said: “Honestly, It’s so hard to play like this. Yesterday we were in a meeting talking about Man City and the way we wanted to play, and I couldn’t even open my eyes.

“It’s very tough [with] jet lag, a long trip, but it is what it is. We like playing football and we want to win and that’s why we did our best.”

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Klopp has caught some heat in recent days over his latest comments on Liverpool’s kick-off times, yet Mac Allister did the right thing in backing his manager.

Of course, the Reds have the numbers to cope with the amount of games they’re playing and when these fixtures are now taking place.

But Mac Allister’s support shows that the team is united on this issue and wants real change to occur, so Klopp’s criticisms are more than warranted.

Furthermore, Liverpool as a whole will benefit from the midfielder’s remarks because they suggest that action could be taken to improve player welfare.