Ex-Liverpool star tries to steal Alexis Mac Allister gift from Jurgen Klopp

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlexis Mac AllisterFormer Liverpool star Maxi Rodriguez was jokingly spotted trying to steal Alexis Mac Allister's jersey after the Reds ace gave it to Jurgen Klopp after Argentina's win over AustriaThomas Muller and Jurgen Klopp working for Magenta TV during the World Cup(Image: Torbjorn Tande/DeFodi via Getty Images)Alexis Mac Allister gave his Argentina jersey to former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp after his country beat Austria at the World Cup — before an ex-Reds winger jokingly tried to steal it.Klopp was working as a pundit for German television and spoke briefly with Mac Allister, who quietly impressed for Argentina as Lionel Messi took the headlines with his record-breaking goals. He later posted on Instagram a picture of himself with the midfielder's shirt.In footage that was filmed earlier, Maxi Rodriguez, a former Liverpool and Argentina forward, joked with Klopp that he would steal it.

Klopp also had a handshake with Messi, who overtook Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.Mac Allister’s performance against Austria was hailed by the media in his homeland, with the Liverpool man producing a “dazzling” display in Arlington, Texas.Major Argentine outlet TycSports awarded Mac Allister a seven out of 10 in their player ratings."A good match, this time playing as a central midfielder, more focused on a fixed position than rotating between attacking and defensive duties," the verdict read.Content cannot be displayed without consent"Argentina needed him there today, and Colo responded very well, especially in his understanding with Enzo [Fernandes]."It's also important to understand that some flashes of brilliance can go unnoticed when the required roles aren't those that offer the most dazzling performances."Only Messi (nine out of 10) and Lisandro Martinez (eight out of 10) received better ratings than Mac Allister. After a difficult 2025/26 season under Arne Slot, that could be a major boost.Elsewhere, Goal went with a seven out of 10 rating for Mac Allister too, although it was slightly more critical of the 27-year-old's performance.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign."Stationed at the base of the Argentine midfield, Mac Allister did a good job protecting his back four and moving the ball forward, even if he did make a couple of rash challenges," it said.Finally, Sports Illustrated awarded him a 7.4 rating, while noting the difference after the criticism he received while playing for the Reds, where he has lacked energy and mobility."He seems reinvigorated after a tough season at Liverpool," that report read. "The midfielder ended the game with a pass accuracy of 94 per cent and five of eight ground duels won."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlexis Mac AllisterFIFA World CupJurgen Klopp