Van Dijk’s Priceless Reaction to Alexis Mac Allister’s Screensaver Goes Viral, Video

Van Dijk’s Priceless Reaction to Alexis Mac Allister’s Screensaver Goes Viral, Video

Martin Moses
updated at July 13, 2023 at 8:09 AM
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  • Virgil Van Dijk admired Alexis Mac Allister's screensaver in their first meeting at Liverpool's camp
  • Mac Allister was part of Argentina's squad that won the 2022 World Cup
  • They beat Van Dijk's Netherlands in the quarterfinals

Virgil Van Dijk had a priceless reaction after seeing Alexis Mac Allister's screensaver during Liverpool medicals.

Mac Allister joined Liverpool at the end of last season from Brighton and Hove Albion and is set to provide Jurgen Klopp with the much needed options in midfield.

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Alexis Mac Allister during a Liverpool training session. Photo by Andrew Powell.
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It was a reunion of sorts with Van Dijk with the two having been on separate sides on multiple occasions- most importantly at the 2022 Qatar World Cup quarterfinal match.

Netherlands vs Argentina

The towering Van Dijk captained his Dutch side when they lined up against Argentina. Mac Allister was a beneficiary of Giovanni Lo Celso's injury before the tournament and ended up playing every game at the tournament.

The Netherlands vs Argentina game is best remembered for the high octane emotions that ran throughout the game.

The Albiceleste thought they had the game under wraps only for Wout Weghorst to score two quickfire goals and force extra time and subsequent penalties.

Van Dijk missed a spot kick as Emi Martinez came up grand for his side to sail through. Lionel Messi, in uncharacteristic fashion, mocked Louis Van Gaal and the Dutch bench.

Argentina would go all the way and lift the title. Mac Allister's photo kissing the trophy ended up as his screensaver with Van Dijk admiring it.

Liverpool players are back in camp for their preseason. They'll open their Premier League campaign against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge.

Salah taunts Henderson

Mohamed Salah could not help himself as he poked fun at his captain, Jordan Henderson, after the England international’s impressive body transformation.

Sports Brief reported that Salah and Henderson were among the 14 members of Liverpool’s squad who reported back to the club on Tuesday before pre-season.

In a clip doing rounds online, the Liverpool players appear to be in high spirits, even though they will not be playing in the Champions League for the first time since 2017

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Martin Moses is a sports journalist with over five years of experience in media. He graduated from Multimedia University of Kenya (Bachelor of Journalism, 2017-2021)
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