Arsene Wenger dropped by Liverpool’s training ground to present Jurgen Klopp, Alisson, Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Thiago their trophies from the Best FIFA Men’s awards from 2020 on Tuesday.
The former Arsenal boss, who now serves as FIFA’s chief of global football development, watched Liverpool’s training session alongside Klopp ahead of their huge match with Chelsea at the weekend after handing out the awards.
Klopp was seen in deep conversation with the ex-manager Wenger throughout the session. Arsene Wenger is seen deep in conversation with Jurgen Klopp during his visit to Liverpool training
Wenger posed for a picture with Klopp and the four other Liverpool winners and was also seen shaking hands with one of his former Arsenal players in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Klopp and Co were chosen for awards at the virtual ceremony back in December last year.
Liverpool boss Klopp was named the Best FIFA Men’s Coach for a second year in the row after beating off competition from Marcelo Bielsa and the then Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick.
Liverpool stars Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, van Dijk and Thiago didn’t win any individual honours but all won places in the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World XI.
On Tuesday, Fabinho returned to Liverpool training, having been on compassionate leave due to the death of his father.
The midfielder watched from the sidelines as Liverpool ran out comfortable winners but is now back in contention to play Chelsea.
Oxlade-Chamberlain – who also missed the Burnley win due to the birth of his first child – and Andy Robertson were also seen back on the training ground at Kirkby on Tuesday and will likely return to the squad for the Chelsea match.
Meanwhile, Robertson has signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool to extend his stay at Anfield until 2026.
The left-back follows van Dijk, Alisson, Fabinho and Alexander-Arnold in signing new contracts.
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