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Van Dijk’s unexpected reaction to Mac Allister’s World Cup wallpaper amazes fans

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Liverpool’s pre-season training at the AXA Training Centre unveiled a notable interaction between Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister. As captured in a comprehensive ‘Inside Training’ video on the club’s official YouTube channel, van Dijk noticed Mac Allister’s iPhone lock screen in the gym. To everyone’s surprise, the wallpaper featured Mac Allister kissing the World Cup trophy, which he and his Argentina teammates had triumphantly won in Qatar by defeating France in a penalty shootout.

The impressive image showcased Mac Allister’s significant contribution to the tournament, including assisting Angel di Maria’s goal in the final. Van Dijk’s reaction to the wallpaper displayed his appreciation, as he picked up the phone, showed it to Mac Allister, and responded with a smile and nod. The Argentine midfielder’s decision to feature the iconic trophy on his wallpaper clearly resonated with the Liverpool defender.

In addition to this lighthearted moment, both Mac Allister and new signing Dominik Szoboszlai participated in Liverpool’s annual pre-season lactate test. While some teammates struggled, Szoboszlai emerged as one of the top performers, impressing those around him with his ease during the challenge. Mac Allister, on the other hand, admitted to playfully sabotaging Diogo Jota during the test, adding an element of amusement to the grueling day.

Reflecting on his experience, Mac Allister expressed his satisfaction with starting pre-season alongside his teammates, acknowledging the toughness of the day but appreciating the opportunity to be part of the team’s preparations.

The encounter between van Dijk and Mac Allister, combined with Szoboszlai’s standout performance and the amusing lactate test anecdote, added memorable moments to Liverpool’s training session as they geared up for the upcoming season.